Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3300); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 208g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 379.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
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.