Nubia NaviX Ultra vs TCL 501
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 14/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 193,858); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
TCL 501
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- 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 31/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the TCL 501, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 78 points higher (92/100 vs 14/100). 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 TCL 501 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (59/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | TCL 501 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 540x1092 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | — | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and TCL 501, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads TCL 501 by 1937.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 501
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (59/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the TCL 501?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 78 points (92/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the TCL 501?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the TCL 501 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the TCL 501?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the TCL 501?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the TCL 501?
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.