Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 3 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,627,862); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (59/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 142.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (96/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (59/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Xiaomi 12S 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. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.