Head to head

Realme 16 Pro vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Dec 2025.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 8.6 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 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Realme 16 Pro 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 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 163,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date July 31, 2026 (Expected) September 16, 2026
Dimensions 162.6 x 77.6 x 7.75 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 192 g Better 208 g
Water resistance Not listed IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.78 inches
Resolution 1272 x 2772 Pixels (~450 PPI) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type OLED Capacitive Touchscreen LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass 7i Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU 2.5 GHz Octa-Core 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 8/12GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128/256/512GB 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Dual: 200 MP + 8 MP (LED Flash, OIS, HDR, Panorama) 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS
Selfie camera 50 MP (supports optical zoom) Better 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca 7000 mAh Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 80W wired (50% in 25 min) 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM 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 v5.4 with A2DP, LE Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Under-display Optical Fingerprint 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 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Realme 16 Pro and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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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.