Honor X9b vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 208g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor X9b by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (96/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.