{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-c73-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:50:31+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme C73 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Realme C73 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 44 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Realme C73 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 32,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme C73",
            "slug": "realme-c73",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c73/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-12_02_13-PM-1-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 32999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T07:11:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 76.2 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.72 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~392 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass (or equivalent hardened glass)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Realme UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 56.2,
                "overall": 43.8
            },
            "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-c73",
        "margin": 27.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c73": 58,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "realme-c73"
            },
            {
                "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-c73": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-c73"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c73": 66.6,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "realme-c73"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c73": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c73": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "realme-c73"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c73": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 56.2
                },
                "leader": "realme-c73"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme C73 costs PKR 3,500 less.",
        "Realme C73 charges 10.5W faster.",
        "Realme C73 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme C73 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Realme C73 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme C73 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C73 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.5 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme C73 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme C73 is listed at PKR 32,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Realme C73 cheaper by PKR 3,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme C73 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C73 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme C73 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 phone has the better battery, Realme C73 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C73 leads on battery. Realme C73 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme C73 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C73 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C73 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) 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/)."
}