Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $695 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 78/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,229,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $695 vs $845
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 220g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 94/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 14 points higher (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 70/100, 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 Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Huawei Nova 16 Ultra was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.