Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Vivo S16
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Vivo S16
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 208g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo S16, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 51/100). 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 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Vivo S16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| 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 | 64 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 | 128GB / 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
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Vivo S16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Vivo S16 by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (96/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 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?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo S16?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo S16 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo S16?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo S16?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Vivo S16?
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 is a better fit for active users.