61 Points Nova Edge Ultra
(7)
vs
68 Points Galaxy Apex 2026
(8)
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68 facts in comparison

Nova Edge Ultra vs Galaxy Apex 2026

DesignDisplayPerformanceBatteryCamerasConnectivityAudioSecurity & software

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61Points
68Points

Why is Galaxy Apex 2026 better than Nova Edge Ultra?

  • 0.2 " more Screen size ?6.8 " vs 6.6 "
  • 96 px more Resolution ?3,088 px vs 2,992 px
  • 40 ppi more Pixel density ?500 ppi vs 460 ppi
  • 24 Hz more Refresh rate ?144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 120 Hz more Touch sampling rate ?240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3 % more Screen-to-body ratio ?91 % vs 88 %
  • 4 GB more RAM ?12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 0.6 GHz more CPU clock speed ?3.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
  • 700,000 more AnTuTu benchmark ?2,100,000 vs 1,400,000
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Design
Display
Performance
Battery
Cameras
Connectivity
Audio
Security & software
Your ranking
Nova Edge UltraYour pick60
Galaxy Apex 2026Your pick68

Score breakdown

Design
Nova Edge Ultra100
Galaxy Apex 202636
Display
Nova Edge Ultra32
Galaxy Apex 202686
Performance
Nova Edge Ultra42
Galaxy Apex 202679
Battery
Nova Edge Ultra100
Galaxy Apex 20267
Cameras
Nova Edge Ultra33
Galaxy Apex 202681
Connectivity
Nova Edge Ultra93
Galaxy Apex 202680
Audio
Nova Edge Ultra100
Galaxy Apex 202680
Security & software
Nova Edge Ultra33
Galaxy Apex 2026100

Design

Weight ?
171 g
198 g

A lighter device is more comfortable to hold and carry for long periods.

Thickness ?
7.2 mm
7.8 mm

A thinner device is easier to hold and slip into a pocket.

Width ?
74 mm
76 mm

A narrower phone is easier to use one-handed.

Height ?
158 mm
162 mm

The vertical dimension of the device.

Build material ?
Aluminium & glass
Titanium & glass

The primary frame and back materials of the device.

IP68 water & dust resistance ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

The device is protected against dust and submersion in water.

Toughened glass ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Reinforced glass (e.g. Gorilla Glass) resists scratches and cracks.

Stylus support ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

The device works with an active stylus pen.

Display

Screen size ?
6.6 "
6.8 "

A larger screen is better for media and multitasking.

Resolution ?
2,992 px
3,088 px

The vertical pixel count; higher means a sharper image.

Pixel density ?
460 ppi
500 ppi

More pixels per inch produce crisper text and images.

Refresh rate ?
120 Hz
144 Hz

A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.

Touch sampling rate ?
120 Hz
240 Hz

How often the screen registers touches; higher feels more responsive.

Peak brightness ?
4,500 nits
2,600 nits

Higher peak brightness is easier to read in direct sunlight.

Screen-to-body ratio ?
88 %
91 %

A higher ratio means slimmer bezels and a more immersive front.

Display type ?
AMOLED
LTPO AMOLED

The underlying panel technology (e.g. LTPO AMOLED).

Aspect ratio ?
20:9
19.5:9

The proportional relationship between screen width and height.

OLED display ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.

HDR10+ support ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Displays a wider range of colours and brightness in supported content.

Always-on display ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Shows time and notifications while the screen is idle.

Performance

Chipset ?
Dimensity 9400
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

The system-on-chip that powers the device.

GPU ?
Immortalis-G925
Adreno 840

The graphics processor handling games and visuals.

RAM ?
8 GB
12 GB

More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.

Internal storage ?
512 GB
256 GB

More storage holds more apps, photos and files.

Storage type ?
UFS 4.0
UFS 4.1

The storage standard (e.g. UFS 4.0); newer is faster.

CPU clock speed ?
2.8 GHz
3.4 GHz

A higher clock speed generally means faster processing.

CPU cores ?
8
8

More cores help with multitasking and demanding apps.

Fabrication process ?
3 nm
3 nm

A smaller process is more power-efficient and runs cooler.

AnTuTu benchmark ?
1,400,000
2,100,000

A synthetic score estimating overall performance.

Expandable storage (microSD) ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Storage can be expanded with a memory card.

Battery

Battery capacity ?
5,500 mAh
5,000 mAh

A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.

Wired charging ?
100 W
65 W

Higher wattage charges the battery faster over a cable.

Wireless charging ?
50 W
15 W

Higher wattage charges the battery faster wirelessly.

Time to full charge ?
38 min
50 min

How long a full charge takes; lower is better.

Reverse wireless charging ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

The phone can wirelessly charge other devices.

Silicon-carbon battery ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Newer silicon-carbon cells pack more capacity into the same space.

Cameras

Main camera ?
108 MP
200 MP

A higher megapixel count can capture more detail.

Main sensor aperture ?
1.6 f/
1.7 f/

A lower f-number lets in more light for better low-light shots.

Main sensor size ?
1/1.4"
1/1.3"

A larger sensor captures more light and detail.

Ultrawide camera ?
8 MP
50 MP

Captures a wider field of view for landscapes and groups.

Telephoto camera ?
32 MP
50 MP

Enables closer, higher-quality zoom shots.

Front camera ?
32 MP
12 MP

A higher resolution front camera improves selfies and video calls.

Optical zoom ?
3 x
5 x

Magnifies subjects without losing detail.

Optical image stabilization ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

OIS compensates for hand shake for sharper photos and steadier video.

Video resolution ?
2,160 p
4,320 p

The highest video resolution the device can record.

Records 8K video ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Captures ultra-high-resolution 8K footage.

Slow-motion video ?
480 fps
960 fps

A higher frame rate enables smoother slow-motion clips.

RAW photo support ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Saves unprocessed photos for more editing flexibility.

Connectivity

5G support ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Connects to faster 5G mobile networks.

SIM slots ?
2
2

How many physical SIM cards the device accepts.

eSIM ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Supports a built-in digital SIM alongside or instead of a physical one.

Wi-Fi 6 support ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Supports faster, more efficient Wi-Fi 6 networks.

Wi-Fi 7 support ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Supports the latest, fastest Wi-Fi 7 standard.

Bluetooth version ?
5.2
5.4

A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.

NFC ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Enables contactless payments and quick pairing.

USB-C ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

A reversible, widely compatible charging and data port.

USB standard ?
Thunderbolt / USB4
USB 3.2 Gen 2

The USB data-transfer standard of the port; later is faster.

Satellite navigation ?
Nova Edge UltraGPSGLONASSGalileoBeiDouQZSS
Galaxy Apex 2026GPSGLONASSGalileo

The satellite positioning systems the device can use; more means faster, more accurate location.

UWB (ultra-wideband) ?
? Unknown (Nova Edge Ultra)
Galaxy Apex 2026

Enables precise spatial location for tracking and digital car keys.

Audio

Stereo speakers ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Two speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.

3.5mm headphone jack ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Lets you use wired headphones without an adapter.

Dolby Atmos ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Adds spatial, three-dimensional audio in supported content.

Hi-Res audio ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Plays back high-resolution audio above CD quality.

Security & software

In-display fingerprint ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Unlock with a fingerprint sensor built into the screen.

Face unlock ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Unlock the device by scanning your face.

OS updates guaranteed ?
4 years
7 years

How many years of OS upgrades the maker promises.

Satellite connectivity ?
Nova Edge Ultra
Galaxy Apex 2026

Send messages via satellite when off the mobile grid.

Operating system ?
Android 15
Android 16

The software platform the device runs.

What reviewers say

Nova Edge Ultra
4.47 reviews
Happy with it

Solid choice for the price. It handles everything I throw at it, though I wish the battery lasted a little longer.

Aisha Khan Verified
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Galaxy Apex 2026Highest rated
4.68 reviews
Worth every penny

I went back and forth before buying and I am so glad I did. It nails the essentials and the little details too.

Tomas Novak Verified
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The bottom line

The Galaxy Apex 2026 comes out ahead, scoring 68 to 61 on our VS Score. It leads on Display, Performance and Cameras. The Nova Edge Ultra answers back with stronger Design, Battery and Connectivity. Pick the Galaxy Apex 2026 unless Design and Battery matters most to you — then the Nova Edge Ultra is the smarter buy.

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