Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $845 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 9
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
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $845
- Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| 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 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 379.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 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?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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.