{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-mate-x5-vs-zte-nubia-navix-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T18:28:01+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei Mate X5 vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 78 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 429,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei Mate X5",
            "slug": "huawei-mate-x5",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-mate-x5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-8-2026-12_07_36-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 429999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-08T07:46:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 75.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 48.7,
                "overall": 77.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "folded(156.9 × 72.4 × 11.08 mm) ,unfolded (156.9 × 141.5 × 5.3 mm)",
                    "Weight": "243 / 245 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "7.85,6.4 in",
                    "Resolution": "display_main(7.85 in, 2224 × 2496 px display_cover(6.4 in, 1080 × 2504 px)",
                    "Panel type": "Foldable OLED, 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "HiSilicon Kirin 9000S",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (Cortex-A720 + Cortex-A510)",
                    "GPU": "Maleoon 910",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 4.0 (region dependent EMUI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB, 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB, 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "NM up to 256 GB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 12 MP (telephoto 5×) + 13 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Polymer 5060 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "66W wired, 50W wireless, 7.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Hybrid Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 19.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-mate-x5": 56,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 92
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-navix-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": {
                    "huawei-mate-x5": 90,
                    "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": {
                    "huawei-mate-x5": 75.5,
                    "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": {
                    "huawei-mate-x5": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-mate-x5": 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": {
                    "huawei-mate-x5": 48.7,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-navix-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra costs PKR 180,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 2,040 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 24W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei Mate X5 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Huawei Mate X5 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 Huawei Mate X5 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei Mate X5 is listed at PKR 429,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 180,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei Mate X5 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Mate X5 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, Huawei Mate X5 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Huawei Mate X5 carries a 5060 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 66W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei Mate X5 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Mate X5 runs the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S 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/)."
}