Head to head

Realme C73 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme C73 takes it by 27.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme C73 leads

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

Camera Realme C73 leads

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

Battery & charging Realme C73 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme C73 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme C73 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Realme C73 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme C73 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 32,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (expected in Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 165.7 × 76.2 × 7.9 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.72 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~392 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Panda Glass (or equivalent hardened glass) Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 with Realme UI Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB / 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired fast charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 C73 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Realme C73 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Realme C73 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Realme C73 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Realme C73 or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.