Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $845 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,817,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2817788
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 197g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $845
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 40.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $395. Vivo iQOO 15R was $395 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (96/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
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 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.