Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $845 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 78/100 (a 14-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 3,453,998); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 7.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3453998
- 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 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $2199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 14 points higher (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 14.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1354. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $1354 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (96/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.