Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; launch prices were $845 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 913,920); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 913920
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 208g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — 10/100; 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 Note 20 (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 913920 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1222 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3060 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Note 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 332.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $154. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $154 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (85/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
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.