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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Sep 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 value for money. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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 459,999.

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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 Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 210,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 1,400 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 10W faster.

Buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 459,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 23, 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 163.4 × 77.6 × 8.4 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 235 g or 240 g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistance. IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1208 × 2624 pixels 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED, 68 billion colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid 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 Extreme Gen 6 (2nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×5.0 GHz + 3×4.6 GHz + 4×3.8 GHz), Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno GPU Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 with HyperOS 3 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB /16GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant) 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP — 200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS, PDAF) + 200 MP periscope telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom) + 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.4, 102°). Leica optics, laser autofocus, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash. 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS
Selfie camera 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88" sensor, PDAF, HDR, panorama. Better 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 8K@30fps; 4K@30/60/120fps with HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR and 10-bit LOG; 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; 720p@1920fps; gyro-EIS. Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS. 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) non-removable battery 8500 mAh Better Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wireless charging Better 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E/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 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum sensor, UWB. Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort 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 18 Pro Max 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 and value for money. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 459,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 210,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max carries a 8500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm) 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.