Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1049 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 208g
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1049
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $204. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $204 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro 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.