Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 208g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 1585.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (94/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (96/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
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.