Head to head

Realme 16 Pro Plus vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Realme 16 Pro Plus still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme 16 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 14.2 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 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme 16 Pro Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Realme 16 Pro Plus costs PKR 75,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 100 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the Realme 16 Pro Plus if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme 16 Pro Plus ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 174,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date March 31, 2026 (expected in Pakistan) September 16, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight Not listed 208 g
Water resistance IP68/IP69 IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.83 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1272 × 2800 pixels (~450 PPI) Better 1260 × 2800 pixels
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 144Hz, HDR LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass 7i Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-Core (up to 2.8 GHz) Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 722 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 OS, Realme UI 7.0 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 8 / 12 GB RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128 / 256 / 512 GB 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 200 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide), LED Flash 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS
Selfie camera 50 MP Better 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion Si-Ca 7000 mAh, non-removable Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging Fast charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIMIP(68 / IP69 dust & water resistant) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth 5.4 (A2DP, LE) 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 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, Realme 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Realme 16 Pro Plus 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 Realme 16 Pro Plus and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Realme 16 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 174,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Realme 16 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme 16 Pro Plus 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, Realme 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Realme 16 Pro Plus carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Realme 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) 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.