Realme C85
Realme
PKR 49,999
73/100 overall
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Realme C85 vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
46/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedRealme C85 takes it by 26.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Realme C85 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Realme C85 | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 49,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November–December 2025 | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | Approx. 166.1 × 77.9 × 8.4 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.8 in Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | ≈ 720 × 1570 pixels | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 144Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (up to 2.4 GHz cores) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 15 with realme UI 6.0 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 256 GB Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | microSD | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP wide Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP wide | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~7000 mA Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W wired fast charging Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (IP69K dust/water resistant) | 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 | Yes (market dependent) | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C (likely 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 C85 or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
What is the price of Realme C85 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Realme C85 or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Realme C85 or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Realme C85 or ZTE nubia A57?
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).
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