Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $845 and $485. 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 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,974,201); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $845
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; 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 90/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 32.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $360. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $360 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (96/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
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 S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.