Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi 12S
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 63/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 208g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Xiaomi 12S by 185.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Xiaomi 12S?
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 is a better fit for active users.