Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Vivo Y16
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y16 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 199,111); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y16 doesn't; the Vivo Y16 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Vivo Y16
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y16 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 208g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo Y16, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y16 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y16 is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Vivo Y16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 164.0×75.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y16
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y16
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y16
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Vivo Y16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Vivo Y16 by 1883.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y16 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y16 is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo Y16?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo Y16?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y16 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo Y16?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo Y16?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Vivo Y16?
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.