Head to head

Realme C81 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 Apr 2026.

The short answer

The Realme C81 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 C81 takes it by 22.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme C81 leads

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

Camera Realme C81 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 C81 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme C81 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 4.5W faster.
  • Realme C81 offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Realme C81 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Realme C81 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme C81 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 20, 2026 ( india) July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.74 Inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T612 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 OS Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary) LED Flash, HDR 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 Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM,) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi hotspot supported Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Yes 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer, Proximity Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 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 C81 or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme C81 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.5 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 C81 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Realme C81 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 C81 or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme C81 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme C81 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 C81 or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme C81 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C81 runs the Unisoc T612 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.