Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Redmi 12 5G
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 12 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 38/100 (a 54-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 568,395); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 12 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Redmi 12 5G
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Redmi 12 5G better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 208g
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Redmi 12 5G, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 13/100). 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 Redmi 12 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Redmi 12 5G are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Redmi 12 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 12 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Redmi 12 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Redmi 12 5G by 595.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 12 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (96/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Redmi 12 5G are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi 12 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Redmi 12 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi 12 5G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi 12 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi 12 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Redmi 12 5G?
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.