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Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 90 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 179,999 against PKR 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 4.3 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 Level

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 Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus costs PKR 70,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 400 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 179,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date Expected 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight Not listed 208 g
Water resistance IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant) IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.83 in Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Dragon Crystal Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (2.8 GHz) Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 810 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 (expected) Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS
Selfie camera 32 MP 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording Up to 4K @ 60fps 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band 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 Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 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 Note 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.3 points. It wins on performance and camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 Note 16 Pro Plus and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 179,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) 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.