Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $845 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,654,776).

The Nubia NaviX Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia NaviX Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3654776
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 208g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $845

  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).

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.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3950082 3654776
Geekbench Single 3639 3639
Geekbench Multi 11047 11047
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 200 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 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm —
Weight 208 g 219 g
Launch price $845 $799

Camera comparison

Nubia NaviX Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Nubia NaviX Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Nubia NaviX Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia NaviX Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100
3950082 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 -8.1%
3654776 AnTuTu

Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia NaviX Ultra

$845

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Launch price difference: $46. Xiaomi 17 Max was $46 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 90/100).

Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

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 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.