Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $845 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,600,724); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3600724
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 93/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 89/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $154. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $154 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.