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Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 May 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 90 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra still wins on 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 299,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 6.7 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 Xiaomi 17 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 50,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 17 Ultra charges 30W faster.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 Ultra if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Ultra ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 299,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date February 28, 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 230 g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68/IP69 rated (market dependent) IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 2608 × 1200 pixels 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED 1Hz–120Hz LTPO HDR10+, Dolby Vision LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 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 GPU Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 HyperOS 3 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Wide Camera 1-inch sensor f/1.67 aperture OIS support 200MP Periscope Telephoto 75mm to 100mm optical zoom OIS support 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 115° field of view Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS
Selfie camera High-resolution selfie sensor 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, Dolby Vision HDR 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon / Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 120W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging 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 Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth 6.x Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2, 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 17 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is listed at PKR 299,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 17 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi 17 Ultra carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 120W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 17 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (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.