Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Ultra | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 8.6 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 500 ppi
- against 453 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,710
- against 3,234
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 11,284
- against 10,059
ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,100 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,027,702
- against 3,892,165
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.74 GHz Best value | 4.61 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,892,165 | 4,027,702 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,710 Best value | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,284 Best value | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,744 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink | Black, Blue, Silver, Pink, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 162.1 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 208 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % Best value | 90.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.6 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 60 W | 90 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,260 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,800 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi Best value | 453 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 2,160 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Anti-reflective coating, Mohs Level 6, Stylus Support | LTPO, HDR Vivid, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Variable Refresh Rate |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, eSIM, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Tethering, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.28 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.35 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | NX888J |
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