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Asus ROG Phone 9 vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.

The short 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 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 347,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 4.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Asus ROG Phone 9 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 Level

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 98,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 25W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Asus ROG Phone 9 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 347,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date November 19, 2024 (Official global launch) September 16, 2026
Dimensions 163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 227 g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistant IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.78 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, HDR Up to 185Hz (Game Genie) LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz) Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 15 (ROG UI) Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide, Sony Lytia 700, OIS) 13 MP (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 32 MP RGBW 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5800 mAh Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 65W wired Wireless charging Reverse charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2, 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, Asus ROG Phone 9 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

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 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 Asus ROG Phone 9 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Asus ROG Phone 9 is listed at PKR 347,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 98,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Asus ROG Phone 9 uses a 50 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, Asus ROG Phone 9 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 carries a 5800 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 65W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 9 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) 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.