Huawei nova 5z vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 565,851); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't; the Huawei nova 5z is noticeably lighter (178g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 208g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5z and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei nova 5z by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (96/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z 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.