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Xiaomi 16 Pro vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 5.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro 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 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 Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 16 Pro ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 229,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date late 2025 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 161.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight Approx. 215–225g (Expected) 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68 Dust Tight Water Resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.8-inch Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels Better 1260 × 2800 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED display 120Hz refresh rate LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass 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 840 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 15 HyperOS 3 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No microSD card slot No
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera Setup 50MP primary camera Leica optics Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama LED Flash 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 32MP selfie camera 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Recording Gyro-EIS OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging support (expected) Better 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 OTG Support 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 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi 16 Pro and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

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

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 16 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

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.

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

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).

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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.