Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 17/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 180,440); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) doesn't; the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is noticeably lighter (154g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) better?
- Lighter: 154g vs 208g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 75 points higher (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 11/100). 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 "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (74/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 2620 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 146.0×73.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 154 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 2089.1% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (94/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (74/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 75 points (92/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
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.