Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4650 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 218g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (59/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (96/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (59/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
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 Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.