Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $845 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-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 3,842,882).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3842882
- 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 $1500
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 208g
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $655. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $655 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (96/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.