Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4400); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,345,563); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 208g vs 236g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (96/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
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 Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.