Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $845 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,950,082); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Better camera (96/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $845
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia NaviX Ultra by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Vivo iQOO 16 was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (96/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
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 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.