Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi 13
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $845 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 69/100 (a 23-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 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Xiaomi 13
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- 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 75/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $845
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Xiaomi 13 — 52/100; 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 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $640 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 13
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 by 126.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Xiaomi 13 was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (96/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 13?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Xiaomi 13?
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 is a better fit for active users.