Huawei nova 12s vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12s
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 12s better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 208g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s 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 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (90/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12s and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei nova 12s by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (90/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12s or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12s and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12s or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s 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.