Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $845 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,333,285).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Vivo iQOO 12
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 212g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $845
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Vivo iQOO 12 — 76/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $550 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $295. Vivo iQOO 12 was $295 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (96/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 12?
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. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.