Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro 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 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 249,999 against PKR 393,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 26.4 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

  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra costs PKR 144,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 2,100 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 4 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, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 393,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected Q1 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight Not listed 208 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.7–6.9 in approx 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080×2340 or up to 1440×3120 (rumoured) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, (120Hz/144Hz rumoured) LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Not listed Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Exynos 2600 (primary region) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Mali or equivalent (not fully confirmed) Adreno 840
Operating system Android 15 with One UI 7 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 256 GB 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple: 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 32 MP 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-ion Approx 4500–5000 mAh (leaks vary) Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging Fast wired & wireless (details unconfirmed) 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, 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 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort 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 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is listed at PKR 393,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 144,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell.

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

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro runs the Exynos 2600 (primary region) while ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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.