Apple iPhone 18
Apple
PKR 384,999
71/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 71 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 384,999.
ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Nubia
PKR 249,999
97/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 25.9 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra costs PKR 135,000 less.
- ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 3,100 mAh larger battery.
- ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 55W faster.
- ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 4 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 18 | ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 384,999 | PKR 249,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected March 2027 | September 16, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm | 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 174 g (Expected) Better | 208 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (Expected) | IP68/IP69-rated protection. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels | 1260 × 2800 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision | LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield / upgraded protection expected | Not reliably specified |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores) | Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Apple 6-core | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Dual 48 MP + 48 MP Camera Setup | 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better |
| Selfie camera | 24 MP | 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better |
| Video recording | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, Cinematic Mode | 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (Non-removable) 4000 mAh | Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | Up to 35W wired charging, up to 25W MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging. | 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / regional variants | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor | Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | 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 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?
ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 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 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 135,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?
ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 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 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?
ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 carries a 4000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 35W and 90W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?
ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A20 Bionic while ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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