Head to head

Realme C61 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme C61 takes it by 25.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme C61 leads

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

Camera Realme C61 leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme C61 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme C61 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Realme C61 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme C61 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 34,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date June 2024 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 167.3 × 76.7 × 7.8 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 188 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.74 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, up to 560 nits brightness IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection ArmorShell Protection Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc Tiger T612 (12nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 Realme UI Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Dynamic RAM Expansion) Better 4GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC 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 Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 5 MP AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR 8 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W Wired Fast Charging 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 C61 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Realme C61 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Realme C61 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Realme C61 or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.