Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Redmi Note 12S
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Redmi Note 12S
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 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 208g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Redmi Note 12S by 700.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Redmi Note 12S?
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.