Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $845 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 86/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,950,082); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 7.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1639
- Better camera (96/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 6 points higher (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nubia NaviX Ultra by 24.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $794. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $794 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.