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Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra 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 96 against 91 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 219,999 against PKR 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 4.8 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 Poco F8 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 Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra costs PKR 30,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 600 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra charges 10W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 219,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date November 2025 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 163.3 × 77.8 × 7.9 mm (Black) / 8.3 mm (Denim Blue) 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 218g (Black), 220g (Denim Blue) 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68 Dust and Water Resistance Water resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 2608 × 1200 pixels 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR10+ Dolby Vision LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection POCO Shield Glass Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU 2× Prime cores up to 4.6GHz 6× Performance cores up to 3.6GHz 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 LPDDR5X 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No microSD Card Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera, OIS 50MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR Panorama Super Macro Motion Tracking Focus Pro Mode Supermoon Mode 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 32MP Selfie Camera HDR Portrait Mode 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 1920fps 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery Non-removable 6500 mAh Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 100W Wired HyperCharge 50W Wireless HyperCharge 22.5W Reverse Wired Charging Better 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 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 6.0 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor AI Face Unlock Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported 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 Poco F8 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 points. It wins on performance and camera. Xiaomi Poco F8 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 Poco F8 Ultra and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is listed at PKR 219,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F8 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 Poco F8 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra carries a 6500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra runs the 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.