Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $845 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 208g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 220.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (96/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
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 Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.