{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-zenfone-12-ultra-vs-zte-nubia-navix-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:09:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 93 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 279,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra",
            "slug": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-zenfone-12-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-19-2026-11_11_04-AM-1024x819.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 279999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-19T06:25:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 80.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 87.1,
                "overall": 93.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 28, 2025.",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 4.3GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ZenUI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera Sony LYT-700 / IMX906 sensor Gimbal OIS stabilization 32MP Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom 13MP Ultra-Wide 120° FOV",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP RGBW Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "non-removable 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 3.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 94,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 92
                },
                "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-zenfone-12-ultra": 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-zenfone-12-ultra": 80.4,
                    "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-zenfone-12-ultra": 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-zenfone-12-ultra": 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-zenfone-12-ultra": 87.1,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-navix-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra costs PKR 30,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 1,600 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is listed at PKR 279,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra carries a 5500 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) 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/)."
}