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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000).
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?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 203g vs 208g
- Better camera (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 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 "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 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
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?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 18 Pro?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 88/100.
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 mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.