{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-16-pro-vs-zte-nubia-navix-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T21:33:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi 16 Pro vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 91 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi 16 Pro still wins on performance and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi 16 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 229,999 against PKR 249,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 16 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-16-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_18_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 229999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T05:26:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 91.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "late 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "161.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 215–225g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust Tight Water Resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera Setup 50MP primary camera Leica optics Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Recording Gyro-EIS OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging support (expected)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 98.3,
                "overall": 96.5
            },
            "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": 5.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 94,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 92
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 90,
                    "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": {
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 95,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 62.5,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-navix-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-navix-ultra": 98.3
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro charges 10W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 4 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi 16 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 points. It wins on camera and memory & storage. Xiaomi 16 Pro 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro is listed at PKR 229,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Xiaomi 16 Pro cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 16 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 16 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 16 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi 16 Pro carries a 6100 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 16 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 16 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 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/)."
}