Head to head

realme C65 5G vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short answer

The realme C65 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 39,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

realme C65 5G takes it by 22.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance realme C65 5G leads

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

Camera realme C65 5G 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 C65 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money realme C65 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 3,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.
  • realme C65 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • realme C65 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the realme C65 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification realme C65 5G ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 26, 2024 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 165.6 × 76.1 × 7.9 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 190 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1604 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD Typical: 500 nits High Brightness Mode: 625 nits 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Reinforced Glass Protection (Official protection type not specified by Realme) Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 realme UI 5.0 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC slot Expandable up to 2TB Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide, PDAF) LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p video recording 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 Direct, Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Gyroscope (Software-supported) 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 C65 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

realme C65 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.4 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 C65 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

realme C65 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 3,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, realme C65 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

realme C65 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. realme C65 5G 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 C65 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

realme C65 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. realme C65 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) 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.