Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Vivo S16 Pro

The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,240,821); the Vivo S16 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 208g).

The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia NaviX Ultra

Performance 98
Display 94
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 59
Value for money 98

Vivo S16 Pro

Performance 64
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 44
Portability 76
Value for money —

What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1240821
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo S16 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 182g vs 208g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo S16 Pro, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).

Nubia NaviX Ultra: 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.
Vivo S16 Pro: The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia NaviX Ultra Vivo S16 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
AnTuTu 3950082 1240821
Geekbench Single 3639 1239
Geekbench Multi 11047 3962
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 90W 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Origin OS 3
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 208 g 182 g
Launch price $845 —

Camera comparison

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera

Vivo S16 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Vivo S16 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery

Vivo S16 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Vivo S16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia NaviX Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100
3950082 AnTuTu
Vivo S16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8200
58/100 -218.3%
1240821 AnTuTu

Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Vivo S16 Pro by 218.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia NaviX Ultra

$845

Vivo S16 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (96/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (85/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo S16 Pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Vivo S16 Pro?

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 S16 Pro is a better fit for active users.