Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Realme 8i
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 43/100 (a 49-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 493,222); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Realme 8i
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 208g
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Realme 8i, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 32/100). 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 Realme 8i (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 8i (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Realme 8i by 700.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 8i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 8i (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (96/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Realme 8i?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Realme 8i?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Realme 8i?
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.