Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Aug 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 S26 FE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 224,999 against PKR 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 15 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 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 FE costs PKR 25,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 45W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 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, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 FE ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 224,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date September/October 2026 (Expected) September 16, 2026
Dimensions 161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 190 g Better 208 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X / Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120Hz, HDR10+ LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus+ Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Exynos 2500 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Deca-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Xclipse 950 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 17, One UI 9 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 (Expected) 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Camera, OIS, PDAF, 3x Optical Zoom, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama. 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 12 MP, HDR 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+. 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion / Silicon-Carbon (non removable) 5,100 mAh Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM / eSIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Dual-band / tri-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 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 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 S26 FE or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 FE and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is listed at PKR 224,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 FE or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE carries a 5100 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE runs the Exynos 2500 (3nm) 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.