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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 70 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 560,000.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 27.1 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 310,001 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 1,533 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 30W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 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 18 Pro Max ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 560,000 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 18, 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 249 g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 2868 × 1320 pixels Better 1260 × 2800 pixels
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Ceramic Shield 2 front Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Adreno 840
Operating system iOS 27 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Pro Fusion camera system 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 18MP Center Stage camera 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better
Video recording 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes, with reader mode Yes
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort 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 18 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 310,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 60W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro 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.