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Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 May 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 87 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 439,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 9.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 Level

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 190,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 2,100 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 45W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 VIII ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 439,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 13, 2026. September 16, 2026
Dimensions 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 197g Better 208 g
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistant IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.5 Inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 840 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
Card slot microSDXC (up to 2TB) No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 12MP Selfie Camera HDR 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better
Video recording 4K Video Recording 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, 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 v5.4 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 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, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII is listed at PKR 439,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 190,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 1 VIII uses a 48 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, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 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.