Head to head

Realme C100x vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 May 2026.

The short answer

The Realme C100x is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 46 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 44,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme C100x takes it by 28.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme C100x leads

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

Camera Realme C100x leads

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

Battery & charging Realme C100x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme C100x leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme C100x leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 8,500 less.
  • Realme C100x packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Realme C100x charges 22.5W faster.
  • Realme C100x offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Realme C100x ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Realme C100x has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Realme C100x if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme C100x ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 44,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 167.2 × 76.6 × 7.9 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 197g–205g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP64 dust and splash resistant IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.75-inch
Resolution HD+ resolution (720 × 1570 / 1604 pixels) 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz to 144Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection ArmorShell Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T7250 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 6× Cortex-A55 Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 Realme UI 7.0 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB RAM 6GB RAM 8GB RAM (expected) Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSD support up to 2TB Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP main camera LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Night Mode Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 5MP selfie camera AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR 8 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 720p slow motion 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po non-removable 8000mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, USB Type-C 2.0, reverse charging supported. Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 / 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support 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 C100x or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme C100x comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage 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 C100x and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Realme C100x is listed at PKR 44,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 8,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme C100x or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme C100x scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme C100x 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 C100x or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme C100x leads on battery. Realme C100x carries a 8000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Realme C100x or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme C100x is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C100x runs the Unisoc T7250 while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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.