Nothing Phone (3) vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,371,693); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $845
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3) by 40.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $46. Nothing Phone (3) was $46 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (96/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.