Huawei Mate 20 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei Mate 20 (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 $799 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $845
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). 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 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, 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 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | 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 | 6.5" LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei Mate 20 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $46. Huawei Mate 20 was $46 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (96/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 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.