Head to head

Tecno Spark 40 5G vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 40 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 16.9 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 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 40 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 200,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 72W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 8 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.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 40 5G ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date July 2025 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight Not officially specified 208 g
Water resistance IP64 Certified IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Panda Glass Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 15 HiOS 15 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, Wide AI Lens Autofocus Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode Super Resolution Time-Lapse Slow Motion AI Camera Filters Document Scanner QR Code Scanner Continuous Shooting 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot 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 Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 40 5G 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 Tecno Spark 40 5G and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 200,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G 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, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 18W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ 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.