Huawei nova 5T vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 208g
- Better portability (76/100 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 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). 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 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | 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 | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- 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 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5T and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei nova 5T by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5T or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T 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.