{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-9-pro-vs-zte-nubia-navix-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T09:09:41+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 92 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 249,999 against PKR 347,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro",
            "slug": "asus-rog-phone-9-pro",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-rog-phone-9-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-10-2026-12_21_31-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 347499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-11T05:25:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 83.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 70.7,
                "overall": 92.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 19, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~386 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, up to 185Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz + 3×2.8 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "16 GB / 24 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 13 MP ultra-wide + 32 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom, OIS)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5800 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired, (wireless not officially supported)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-navix-ultra",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-navix-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-27-2026-10_58_42-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 249999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-27T06:17:59+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 96.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 16, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69-rated protection."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits",
                    "Protection": "Not reliably specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master",
                    "Video recording": "4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "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, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-navix-ultra",
        "margin": 4.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 94,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 92
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 98,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-navix-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 83.9,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-navix-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 70.7,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-navix-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra costs PKR 97,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 25W faster.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is listed at PKR 347,499 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 97,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro carries a 5800 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 65W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite while ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}