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; launch prices were $845 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,720,028); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 228g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $845
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). 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 63/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 36/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). 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 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (59/100 vs 33/100).
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 | 1720028 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| 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 | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- 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: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 129.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $196. Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro was $196 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
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 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (59/100 vs 33/100).
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 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
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 — 61/100.
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 75/100).
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.