nubia NaviX Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
90chipPerformancechip95.6
79.4Display69.8
75.2Camera83.6
90.4Battery92
86.7Features86.7
5 spec wins — nubia NaviX Ultra7 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 86.4 to 84.7, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+8) and performance (+6). 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 nubia NaviX Ultra
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 70
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits
- 11% lower weight: 208 g vs 235 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 96 vs 90
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 75
- 213% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 64 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 20% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 7,100 mAh
Display
| Spec | nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi+8% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+13% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.4 % | 91.6 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP+213% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3.2 x+7% |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,100 mAh | 8,500 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 100 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g+11% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+10% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (Nebula AIOS 2) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | nubia NaviX Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |