Head to head

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 May 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 83 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 329,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 14 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 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 80,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max charges 10W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 20, 2026. September 16, 2026
Dimensions 164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm. 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight Approximately 230.5 grams. 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68 (water and dust resistance) IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size ~6.8 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution ~1260 x 2844 pixels (FHD+) Better 1260 × 2800 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Kunlun Glass (expected Huawei protection) Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Kirin series (exact model not confirmed) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (details not confirmed) Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU not confirmed Adreno 840
Operating system HarmonyOS (China) / EMUI (Global) Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) 48 MP (periscope telephoto, optical zoom) 40 MP (ultrawide) Leica optics, Laser AF, PDAF, OIS 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 13 MP (wide) 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better
Video recording 4K, HDR, gyro-EIS 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Better 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi USB Type-C 3.1 Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth 5.2 / 5.3 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.1 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, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Huawei Pura 90 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 Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is listed at PKR 329,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 80,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max carries a 5200 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max runs the Kirin series (exact model not confirmed) 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.