Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; launch prices were $845 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 594,285); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1000
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 9 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 208g
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 0/100; 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 9 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 594285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 744 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1863 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $1000 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Note 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 564.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $155. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $155 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (85/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
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.