Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Sony Xperia XA1
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA1 (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 15/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 is noticeably lighter (143g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Sony Xperia XA1
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 208g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Sony Xperia XA1, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 77 points higher (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 15/100). 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 XA1 (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (84/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Sony Xperia XA1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio P20 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 798 | |
| 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 | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XA1
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XA1
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia XA1
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (84/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 77 points (92/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Sony Xperia XA1?
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.