Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $845 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-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 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- 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
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1295
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 208g
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). 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 VII (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 31.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
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 VII (96/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
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 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.