{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-16-pro-vs-zte-nubia-navix-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T02:10:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 16 Pro vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Realme 16 Pro still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme 16 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 163,999 against PKR 249,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 16 Pro",
            "slug": "realme-16-pro",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-16-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-7-2025-10_20_21-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 163999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-07T05:24:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 85.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 31, 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.6 x 77.6 x 7.75 mm",
                    "Weight": "192 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 x 2772 Pixels (~450 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED Capacitive Touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "2.5 GHz Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 722",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OS (Realme UI 7.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8/12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128/256/512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual: 200 MP + 8 MP (LED Flash, OIS, HDR, Panorama)",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP (supports optical zoom)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired (50% in 25 min)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Under-display Optical Fingerprint",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 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": 75.2,
                "overall": 94.2
            },
            "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": 8.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro": 57,
                    "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": {
                    "realme-16-pro": 98,
                    "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": {
                    "realme-16-pro": 90,
                    "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": {
                    "realme-16-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro": 87.5,
                    "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": {
                    "realme-16-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 75.2
                },
                "leader": "realme-16-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme 16 Pro costs PKR 86,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 100 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 10W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 16 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Realme 16 Pro 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 Realme 16 Pro and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 16 Pro is listed at PKR 163,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Realme 16 Pro cheaper by PKR 86,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 16 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme 16 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Realme 16 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 80W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 16 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 16 Pro runs the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) 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/)."
}