Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Vivo Y78

The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 644,203); the Vivo Y78 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 208g).

The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia NaviX Ultra

Performance 98
Display 94
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 59
Value for money 98

Vivo Y78

Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 48
Portability 74
Value for money —

What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 644203
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 912
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2244
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo Y78 better?

  • Lighter: 177g vs 208g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo Y78, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (74/100 vs 59/100).

Nubia NaviX Ultra: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia NaviX Ultra Vivo Y78
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
AnTuTu 3950082 644203
Geekbench Single 3639 912
Geekbench Multi 11047 2244
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP54
Dimensions 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm
Weight 208 g 177 g
Launch price $845 —

Camera comparison

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera

Vivo Y78

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Vivo Y78

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery

Vivo Y78

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Vivo Y78, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia NaviX Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100
3950082 AnTuTu
Vivo Y78 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
51/100 -513.2%
644203 AnTuTu

Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Vivo Y78 by 513.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia NaviX Ultra

$845

Vivo Y78

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (98/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (96/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (85/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (74/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo Y78?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo Y78?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y78 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo Y78?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo Y78?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Vivo Y78?

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.