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Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 May 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera. The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 249,999 against PKR 329,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Level

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 17 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 80,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 17 Max packs a 400 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 17 Max charges 10W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 Max if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Max ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 21, 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 219g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistance IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1200 × 2608 pixels 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) 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 16 layered with HyperOS 3. Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS Better 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh Better Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging Better 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, dual-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 5.4 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint 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 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 17 Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 17 Max is listed at PKR 329,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 80,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 17 Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 17 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 17 Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 Max leads on battery. Xiaomi 17 Max carries a 7500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively.

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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.