Lava Yuva Star 3 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Lava Yuva Star 3 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, 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 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 153,667); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Yuva Star 3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Yuva Star 3
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Lava Yuva Star 3 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 208g
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Yuva Star 3 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 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Lava Yuva Star 3 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Yuva Star 3 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Lava Yuva Star 3
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Yuva Star 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Yuva Star 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Yuva Star 3 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Lava Yuva Star 3 by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Yuva Star 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Lava Yuva Star 3 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Yuva Star 3 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Yuva Star 3 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Lava Yuva Star 3 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Yuva Star 3 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Yuva Star 3 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Yuva Star 3 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.