Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $845 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 200 MP vs 19 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 572,788); the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is noticeably lighter (168g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $845
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 2870 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 135.0×65.0×12.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 2870 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 589.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $196. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact was $196 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (94/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (96/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
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.