{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-c85-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T05:45:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme C85 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Realme C85 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 46 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 49,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme C85",
            "slug": "realme-c85",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c85/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-11_40_58-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-12T07:04:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November–December 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "Approx. 166.1 × 77.9 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "215 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 in",
                    "Resolution": "≈ 720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.4 GHz cores)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~7000 mA",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP69K dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C (likely 2.0), OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 82.9,
                "overall": 46.4
            },
            "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-c85",
        "margin": 26.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c85": 54,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "realme-c85"
            },
            {
                "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-c85": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-c85"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c85": 81.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "realme-c85"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c85": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c85": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "realme-c85"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c85": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 82.9
                },
                "leader": "realme-c85"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 13,500 less.",
        "Realme C85 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme C85 charges 22.5W faster.",
        "Realme C85 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme C85 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Realme C85 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme C85 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C85 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.6 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 C85 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme C85 is listed at PKR 49,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 13,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme C85 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C85 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme C85 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 C85 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C85 leads on battery. Realme C85 carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme C85 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme C85 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C85 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (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/)."
}