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Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 90 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 149,999 against PKR 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 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 Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max 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 Turbo 5 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max costs PKR 100,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max charges 10W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max 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 Turbo 5 Max ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 149,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date January 29, 2026 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 219 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, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit color, 3840Hz PWM dimming. LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Xiaomi Longjing Glass. Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm), Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Immortalis-G925 MC12 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Dual 50 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (f/2.2, 15mm, ultrawide), LED flash, HDR, panorama 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 20 MP, f/2.2, wide 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master Better
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ video 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-carbon lithium-ion, non-removable 9000 mAh Better Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging. Better 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby. Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 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 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, ASHA, Auracast. Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor. 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 Redmi Turbo 5 Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3 points. It wins on performance and camera. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max 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 Turbo 5 Max and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max is listed at PKR 149,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max cheaper by PKR 100,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max 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 Turbo 5 Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max carries a 9000 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 Turbo 5 Max or ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 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.