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Xiaomi Poco M8x vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 24 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 19.7 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 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 170,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 800 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 45W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco M8x ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 79,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date August 21, 2026. September 16, 2026
Dimensions 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 232 g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP64, dust and splash resistant. IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 613 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB/6GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot microSD expandable No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps. 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby. Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 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 Poco M8x or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is listed at PKR 79,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 170,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco M8x carries a 7900 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) 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.