Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $845 and $845. Both devices score the same overall rating of 92/100. Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 203g vs 208g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 92/100. Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Nubia NaviX Ultra by 19.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
Both devices scored 92/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 18 Pro (100/100 vs 98/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
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 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.