Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $845 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,780,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2780751
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 208g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 42.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $454. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $454 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (96/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
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. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.