Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S9
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; launch prices were $845 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy S9 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S9
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 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S9 better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $720 vs $845
- Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S9, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Samsung Galaxy S9 — 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 S9 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $720 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S9
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S9 by 564.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. Samsung Galaxy S9 was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy S9 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S9?
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.