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Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 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 Redmi K90 Pro still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro 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 5.2 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 Redmi K90 Pro 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 Redmi K90 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro costs PKR 30,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 100 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro charges 10W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro 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 Redmi K90 Pro ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 219,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date upcoming September 16, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight Not listed 208 g
Water resistance NOT certified IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.59-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels) Better 1260 × 2800 pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely) Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno GPU (exact model not announced) Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No microSD support No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera Not listed 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording Up to 8K recording (expected) 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored) Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored) Better 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C, USB 3.x, 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 Redmi K90 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 points. It wins on performance and camera. Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro 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 Redmi K90 Pro and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is listed at PKR 219,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro 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 Redmi K90 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored 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.