{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17-vs-zte-nubia-navix-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T09:30:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "iPhone 17 vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 70 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 395,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17",
            "slug": "iphone-17",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-11_57_56-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 395999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-12T07:01:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 64,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 43.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 47.5,
                "overall": 69.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region)",
                    "Dimensions": "149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "177 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (IEC 60529)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 in",
                    "Resolution": "2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz)",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (5-core)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 26 (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "18 MP with Center Stage",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode)",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB-C (USB 2.0)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 26.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 64,
                    "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": {
                    "iphone-17": 87,
                    "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": {
                    "iphone-17": 43.1,
                    "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": {
                    "iphone-17": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 75,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-navix-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 47.5,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-navix-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra costs PKR 146,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 3,408 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17 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 iPhone 17 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 is listed at PKR 395,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 146,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 uses a 48 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, iPhone 17 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 runs the Apple A19 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/)."
}