{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-c100i-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T00:04:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme C100i vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Realme C100i is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 44 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme C100i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme C100i",
            "slug": "realme-c100i",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c100i/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Realme-C100i-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-06T04:36:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "166.48 x 78.23 x 8.38 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "HD+ 720 × 1570 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass + Panda MN228 Cover Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G57 @ 850MHz",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, Realme UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card Supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8MP Wide, f/2.0, AF",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "Rear 1080p@30fps, Front 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 7000mAh (Typical), Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Fast Charging (5V/3A), Reverse Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Display, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.2, LE, SBC, AAC, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia A57",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a57",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-a57/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_32_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 36499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T05:44:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 36.6,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 54.4,
                "overall": 43.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 30, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Unspecified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB/128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-c100i",
        "margin": 24,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 57,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "realme-c100i"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-c100i"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 73.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "realme-c100i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 18.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 54.4
                },
                "leader": "realme-c100i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme C100i costs PKR 6,500 less.",
        "Realme C100i packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 has a 5 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme C100i or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C100i comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. ZTE nubia A57 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme C100i and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme C100i is listed at PKR 29,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Realme C100i cheaper by PKR 6,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme C100i or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C100i scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme C100i uses a 8 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme C100i or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C100i leads on battery. Realme C100i carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme C100i or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C100i is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C100i runs the Unisoc T7250 while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}