Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 May 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 90 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 229,999 against PKR 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 6.5 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 Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max costs PKR 20,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 600 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 10W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 229,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date Q3 2026 (Rumored) September 16, 2026
Dimensions 162.5 x 75.1 x 7.9 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 195g to 205g Better 208 g
Water resistance IP69 (along with IP68 and IP66) rating. IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.78 Inches 6.78 inches
Resolution 1264 x 2780 Pixels (~450 PPI Density) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1 Billion Colors, Multitouch 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Expected Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 9500 / 9550 (Rumored) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Mali-GPU Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 ( ColorOS 16) Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 200MP Main Sensor 50MP Telephoto 50MP Ultra-Wide OIS HDR Panorama LED Flash 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS
Selfie camera 50MP Selfie Camera Better 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording HDR, 4K Video 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion Battery 6500mAh Expected Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 80W SuperVOOC Fast Charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth v5.4 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 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, Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Oppo Reno 16 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 Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 229,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 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, Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max carries a 6500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 80W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo Reno 16 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 / 9550 (Rumored) 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.