Huawei nova 3i vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 336,905); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 208g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (96/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (82/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei nova 3i by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (96/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (82/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3i or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i 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.