{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-zte-nubia-navix-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T17:12:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 89 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 249,999 against PKR 423,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-10_25_06-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 423999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T05:28:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 73.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 56.7,
                "overall": 89
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 11, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "214g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "3120 × 1440 Pixels, QHD+",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz, HDR10+, Always-On Display, 2600 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Armor 2 w/ DX anti-reflective coating"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OS(One UI 8.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12/16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP, OIS, PDAF, Laser AF, 3x/5x Optical Zoom, Up to 100x Digital Zoom, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP, f/2.2, 85° FOV, Autofocus, HDR.",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 1080p@240fps, OIS, EIS, HDR10+, Super Steady, Slow Motion, Pro Video."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "60W Wired Charging, 25W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Tri-Band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 96.7
            },
            "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": 7.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 94,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 92
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 73.3,
                    "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 56.7,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-navix-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra costs PKR 174,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 2,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 30W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.7 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is listed at PKR 423,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 174,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 60W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra runs the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 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/)."
}