Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $845 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 84/100 (a 8-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 3,463,142).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 208g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 84/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| 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 | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 14.1% 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.