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Honor Magic 9 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 20 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 87 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Honor Magic 9 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, 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 339,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 9.7 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 Honor Magic 9 Pro Max 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 90,000 less.
  • Honor Magic 9 Pro Max packs a 900 mAh larger battery.
  • Honor Magic 9 Pro Max charges 10W faster.

Buy the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Honor Magic 9 Pro Max ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 339,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Q4 2026 (likely October 2026) September 16, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight Not listed 208 g
Water resistance IP68 Dust & Water Resistance IP69 Water Resistance (Rumored) IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.8 Inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2800 Pixels (1.5K) Better 1260 × 2800 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED, 1 Billion Colors, 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+, Adaptive Refresh Rate, High PWM Dimming LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Not officially confirmed Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Manufacturing Process: 2nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno Next-Generation GPU Adreno 840
Operating system Android 17, MagicOS 11 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM Up to 16GB (Expected) 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage Up to 1TB (Expected) 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 200MP Main Camera (1/1.28" or larger sensor under testing) 200MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Enhanced Video Recording Capabilities Improved Optical Zoom and Low-Light Photography ARRI Imaging Technology Rumored 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS
Selfie camera 50 MP (Expected) Better 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 8K@30fps 4K@60fps HDR Video (Expected) 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh (Rumored) Better Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 100W Wired Fast Charging (Expected) 80W Wireless Charging (Expected) Reverse Wireless Charging Better 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD (Expected) Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Barometer 3D Face Unlock 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, Honor Magic 9 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.7 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Honor Magic 9 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 Honor Magic 9 Pro Max and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max is listed at PKR 339,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 90,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Honor Magic 9 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Honor Magic 9 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max leads on battery. Honor Magic 9 Pro Max carries a 8000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Honor Magic 9 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor Magic 9 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Manufacturing Process: 2nm while ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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