Head to head

Apple iPhone 15 vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 249,999 against PKR 319,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 24.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra costs PKR 70,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 3,751 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 70W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 15 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 319,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 22, 2023 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 171 g Better 208 g
Water resistance Not listed IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1179 × 2556 pixels 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision 60Hz LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Ceramic Shield Glass Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Hexa-core 2 × Everest Performance Cores @ 3.46 GHz 4 × Sawtooth Efficiency Cores @ 2.02 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Apple 5-Core GPU Adreno 840
Operating system iOS 17, upgradable to newer iOS versions Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB RAM (LPDDR5) 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No microSD card support No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera (120° FOV) 2x Telephoto zoom through quad-pixel sensor 4K Dolby Vision video recording up to 60fps Cinematic Mode and Action Mode support. 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 12MP TrueDepth Camera Autofocus support 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better
Video recording 4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps HDR recording Dolby Vision HDR Cinematic Mode Action Mode 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion battery 3349 mAh Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 20W Wired Charging 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wired Charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (varies by region) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-band Hotspot support Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, barometer. Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 15 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 15 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 15 is listed at PKR 319,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 15 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 15 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 15 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 15 carries a 3349 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 20W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 15 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 15 runs the Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) while ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.