Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4300); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 731,937); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 90W
- Lighter: 207g vs 208g
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 439.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (96/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
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.