Head to head

Realme C100i vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme C100i takes it by 24 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme C100i leads

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

Camera Realme C100i leads

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

Battery & charging Realme C100i leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia A57 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme C100i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Realme C100i if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme C100i ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 29,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date June 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 166.48 x 78.23 x 8.38 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 208 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP64 IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.8 Inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution HD+ 720 × 1570 Pixels 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass + Panda MN228 Cover Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T7250 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core
GPU ARM Mali-G57 @ 850MHz Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16, Realme UI Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB LPDDR4X 4GB
Internal storage 64 GB eMMC 5.1 64GB/128GB Better
Card slot microSD Card Supported Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 8MP Wide, f/2.0, AF 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 5MP, f/2.2 8 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording Rear 1080p@30fps, Front 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 7000mAh (Typical), Non-removable Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W Fast Charging (5V/3A), Reverse Charging 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Display, Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2, LE, SBC, AAC, LDAC 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 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 C100i or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Realme C100i and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Realme C100i or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Realme C100i or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Realme C100i or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme C100i is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C100i runs the Unisoc T7250 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.