iQOO 16 vs nubia NaviX Ultra
92.9chipPerformancechip92.9
96.8Display79.4
65.5Camera75.2
90.2Battery90.4
86.7Features86.7
7 spec wins — iQOO 165 spec wins — nubia NaviX Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
iQOO 16 wins this phone face-off, 87 to 85.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17). nubia NaviX Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO 16
- Stronger display score: 97 vs 79
- 122% higher Peak brightness: 10,000 nits vs 4,500 nits
- 18% higher capacity: 8,400 mAh vs 7,100 mAh
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 12% higher Pixel density: 508 ppi vs 453 ppi
Reasons to pick the nubia NaviX Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 66
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 28% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 25% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 40 W
Display
| Spec | iQOO 16 | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 508 ppi+12% | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 10,000 nits+122% | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.4 %+4% | 90.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO 16 | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO 16 | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO 16 | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh+18% | 7,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 50 W+25% |
Design
| Spec | iQOO 16 | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 208 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.6 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO 16 | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | iQOO 16 | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) | Android 16 (Nebula AIOS 2) |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO 16 | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |