Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (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 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).

The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia NaviX Ultra

Performance 98
Display 94
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 59
Value for money 98

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2096581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?

  • Lighter: 192g vs 208g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, 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 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).

Nubia NaviX 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.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia NaviX Ultra Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3950082 2096581
Geekbench Single 3639 2203
Geekbench Multi 11047 6511
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP65
Dimensions 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 208 g 192 g
Launch price $845 —

Camera comparison

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia NaviX Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100
3950082 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 -88.4%
2096581 AnTuTu

Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia NaviX Ultra

$845

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (98/100 vs 81/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (96/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (85/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

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 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.