Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $845 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,796,720); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $900
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 119.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (96/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Xiaomi 13 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 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.