iPhone 17
Apple
PKR 395,999
70/100 overall
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iPhone 17 vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Nubia
PKR 249,999
97/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 26.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | iPhone 17 | ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 395,999 | PKR 249,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region) | September 16, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm | 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Better | 208 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (IEC 60529) | IP68/IP69-rated protection. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi) | 1260 × 2800 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz) | LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front glass | Not reliably specified |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU | Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | iOS 26 (upgradable) | Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide | 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better |
| Selfie camera | 18 MP with Center Stage | 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh | Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2 | 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | 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 | Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode) | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor. |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2.0) | 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, iPhone 17 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?
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.
What is the price of iPhone 17 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?
ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?
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).
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