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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 79 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 329,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 18.1 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 80,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 2,800 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 65W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 4 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 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Announced: February 25, 2026 | Released: March 11, 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 167 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 6.3 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Up to 2600 nits HDR10+, Always-On Display, Vision Booster LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Deca-Core, up to 3.8 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Xclipse 960 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 One UI 8.5 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 12 MP 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 4300 mAh Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 25W (wired) / Wireless Charging Up to 15W 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-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 5.4, A2DP, LE Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor. Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 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 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed at PKR 329,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 80,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 carries a 4300 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 S26 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) 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.