Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. 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 5800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 840,353); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 208g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 370.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 15 Special
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (96/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
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.