{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-c61-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T18:22:58+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme C61 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Realme C61 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 44 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Realme C61 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme C61",
            "slug": "realme-c61",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c61/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-10_11_32-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-02T05:21:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "167.3 × 76.7 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, up to 560 nits brightness",
                    "Protection": "ArmorShell Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc Tiger T612 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 Realme UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Dynamic RAM Expansion)",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8 (Wide), PDAF Auxiliary AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Portrait Mode Night Mode Time-Lapse Professional Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 60.9,
                "overall": 44.2
            },
            "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-c61",
        "margin": 25.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 56,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "realme-c61"
            },
            {
                "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-c61": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-c61"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 62.1,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "realme-c61"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 60.9
                },
                "leader": "realme-c61"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme C61 costs PKR 1,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.",
        "Realme C61 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme C61 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Realme C61 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme C61 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C61 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme C61 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme C61 is listed at PKR 34,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Realme C61 cheaper by PKR 1,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme C61 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C61 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme C61 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme C61 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C61 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C61 runs the Unisoc Tiger T612 (12nm) 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/)."
}