Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Realme U1
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 26/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 303,398); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Realme U1
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Realme U1 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 208g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Realme U1, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 66 points higher (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Realme U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Realme U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Realme U1 by 1201.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (98/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (96/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Realme U1?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Realme U1?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Realme U1 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Realme U1?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Realme U1?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Realme U1?
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.