Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 204,999 against PKR 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 14.9 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 Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy S23 FE costs PKR 45,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 2,600 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 65W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S23 FE ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 204,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date October 2023 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 158 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 209 g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.4 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Exynos 2200 (4nm) – Global markets Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) – Selected regions Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Xclipse 920 (Exynos) / Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) Adreno 840
Operating system Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable Upgradable to Android 16 One UI 8 ) Samsung provides 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR5 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1) 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP Wide, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP Telephoto, 3× Optical Zoom, PDAF 12 MP Ultra-wide, 123° LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Expert RAW, Night Mode, Portrait Mode 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 10 MP, f/2.4 HDR 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better
Video recording 8K@24fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Super Steady Video 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 4500 mAh Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 25W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging Wireless PowerShare (Reverse Wireless Charging) 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (or Nano-SIM + eSIM, depending on market) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP and LE Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Barometer Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG 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, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is listed at PKR 204,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE uses a 50 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, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE carries a 4500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 25W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE runs the Exynos 2200 (4nm) – Global markets Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) – Selected regions 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.