Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $329 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $845
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, 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 Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $516. Nothing Phone (3a) was $516 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (96/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. 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.