Huawei P20 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei P20 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $845
- Better portability (83/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 0/100, 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 P20 (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (83/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei P20 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $196. Huawei P20 was $196 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (83/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 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.