Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Sony Xperia E5
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia E5 is noticeably lighter (147g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Sony Xperia E5
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia E5 better?
- Lighter: 147g vs 208g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Sony Xperia E5, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (81/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Sony Xperia E5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MT6735 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 1.5GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 147 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia E5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia E5
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia E5
- 2300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (81/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia E5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia E5 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Sony Xperia E5?
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.