Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Vivo X Fold5
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $845 and $1160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,345,563); the Vivo X Fold5 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Vivo X Fold5
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 208g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1160
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Better portability (65/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo X Fold5, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Vivo X Fold5 — 64/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $1160 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Vivo X Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Vivo X Fold5 by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $315. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $315 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (96/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Vivo X Fold5?
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 X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.