Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $845 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-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 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $845
- Better portability (70/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 612.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $698. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $698 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (96/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
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.