Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 208g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (78/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (96/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (78/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) 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.