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Xiaomi 16 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

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

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 93 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and value for money. The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max still wins on performance and battery & charging, 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 324,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 3.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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 75,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max charges 10W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 16 Pro Max ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 324,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch) September 16, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight Not listed 208 g
Water resistance • IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min) IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.8 – 6.85 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi) Better 1260 × 2800 pixels
Panel type • LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Not listed Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 15 with HyperOS (expected) Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No expandable storage No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash 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 Not listed 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity • 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 100 W+ support ( Fast charging) Better 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 (dual/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 v5.4 with A2DP, LE Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors • Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, 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, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on camera and value for money. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro Max and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 324,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max carries a 6100 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 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.