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Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 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 and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco F9 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 289,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco F9 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 40,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 950 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 10W faster.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 289,999 PKR 249,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 235 g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP68 IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1200 × 2608 pixels 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass 7i Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 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/1TB UFS 4.1, 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth 6.0, Dual Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Color Temperature Sensor Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 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 F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Xiaomi Poco F9 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 F9 Ultra and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is listed at PKR 289,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra carries a 8050 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 F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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.