Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $845 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,930,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $845
- Overall rating 89/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Vivo X500 — 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 Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Vivo X500 by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Vivo X500 was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra edges out the Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Vivo X500?
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 X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.