Nubia NaviX Ultra vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 208g
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A3 Plus
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (94/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
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.