Nubia NaviX Ultra vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 34/100). 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 ZTE Blade X1 5G (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 560.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (96/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (85/100 vs 22/100).
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 ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
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.