Head to head

Xiaomi 16 Ultra vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

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

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 85 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 249,999 against PKR 409,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 11.3 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 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 160,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 1,700 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 16 Ultra ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 409,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import) September 16, 2026
Dimensions 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight ~225–235 g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better 1260 × 2800 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision 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 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno (next-gen) Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 (HyperOS 3) Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP 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 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected) Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless 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 7 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 Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected) 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 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 Ultra and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra is listed at PKR 409,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 160,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi 16 Ultra carries a 5400 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 90W and 90W wired charging respectively.

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

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 16 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm) 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.