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 84/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- 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 84/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Vivo X500 — 82/100; 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 "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 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Vivo X500 was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 8 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 — 84/100.
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 mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.