Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 62/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,757,044); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 230g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 165W vs 90W
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 165W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Redmagic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 165W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ by 124.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (96/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+?
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. The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro+ is a better fit for active users.