Head to head

Realme 16x vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 26 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Realme 16x is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 69,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme 16x takes it by 18.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme 16x leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Realme 16x leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Realme 16x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme 16x leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 33,500 less.
  • Realme 16x packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Realme 16x offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Realme 16x has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Realme 16x if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme 16x ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Late 2026 (unofficial) July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance Not specified IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1604 pixels Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Not listed Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 (expected at launch) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot Yes (microSD card support ) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP main 8 MP secondary 2 MP tertiary Flash: LED Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP single sensor 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000 mAh (non-removable) Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging Not listed 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted scanner Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB-C v2.0 USB Type-C 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, Realme 16x or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme 16x comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. ZTE nubia A57 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 Realme 16x and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Realme 16x is listed at PKR 69,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 33,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme 16x or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme 16x scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme 16x uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Realme 16x or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme 16x leads on battery. Realme 16x carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Realme 16x or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme 16x is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 16x runs the MediaTek Dimensity while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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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.