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Xiaomi Poco X8 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 91 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 12.1 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 Level

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 X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 175,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,240 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 23W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 223 g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1260 × 2800 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 710 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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 5.1, A2DP, LE Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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 X8 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 X8 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 175,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 X8 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 67W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (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.