The tech world is buzzing with excitement as nubia introduces the latest addition to its smartphone lineup: the nubia NaviX Ultra. This flagship device not only boasts impressive hardware powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset but also features advanced AI capabilities that promise to revolutionize user interaction. In this article, we delve into what makes the NaviX Ultra stand out in a crowded market.
At the heart of the NaviX Ultra's innovation is its intelligent assistant, Doubao. This multi-modal AI is equipped with deep reasoning abilities, allowing it to break down complex tasks into manageable sub-tasks. It also features self-correction capabilities to address unexpected challenges during tasks. With extended-context adherence, Doubao maintains its focus during lengthy operations, and its generalization capability helps it apply knowledge from one application to solve new problems.
The design of the NaviX Ultra includes a fingerprint-equipped AI key, enabling quick access to the assistant. Users can tap for prompts, long press for voice commands, and double tap to initiate a video call with the AI, utilizing the phone's cameras. In beta mode, a continuous dialogue feature allows for more natural conversations, while a widget enables users to monitor task progress and manage the AI's work queue intelligently.
Beyond AI, the nubia NaviX Ultra impresses with its hardware specifications. This smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and comes in various configurations, ranging from 12GB/512GB to a powerful 16GB/1TB option, featuring LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The device runs Android 16 with Nebula AIOS 2, ensuring a smooth user experience.
The display is a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED with a resolution of 1,260 x 2,800 pixels, supporting a refresh rate of 1-144Hz and delivering an astounding peak brightness of 4,500 nits with DC dimming. Additional security is provided by an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader, while a side-mounted sensor is dedicated to AI interactions.
Measuring just 7.6mm thick and weighing 208g, the device houses a robust 7,100mAh battery, capable of fast wired charging at 90W and wireless charging at 50W, including reverse wireless capabilities.
The camera setup features a remarkable 200MP main camera with optical image stabilization, a 64MP periscope lens offering 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide lens with a 115-degree field of view. For selfies, there's a 32MP front-facing camera to capture stunning images.
The nubia NaviX Ultra is currently available for purchase on ZTE’s online store in China. The base model with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is priced at CNY 6,000, roughly converting to $895 / £665 / €775 / ₹85,800. Additional RAM options are available with a slight price increase, culminating in a top-tier model priced at CNY 7,500.
Source (in Chinese) | Via