Head to head

Realme Note 80 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Realme Note 80 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 62 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 39,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme Note 80 takes it by 15.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme Note 80 leads

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

Camera Realme Note 80 leads

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

Battery & charging Realme Note 80 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme Note 80 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme Note 80 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 3,500 less.
  • Realme Note 80 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.
  • Realme Note 80 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Realme Note 80 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Realme Note 80 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme Note 80 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 30, 2026 (expected) 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 Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Reinforced glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Not listed Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU 1.8 GHz Octa Core Octa-core
GPU Not listed Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 (Realme UI) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB (+8 GB extended RAM) Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot Yes (microSD) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Dual Camera: 50 MP + LED Flash Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps (expected) 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7000 mAh (expected) Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W wired 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.2 with A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Accelerometer Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted) 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 Note 80 or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme Note 80 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.9 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 Note 80 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Realme Note 80 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 Note 80 or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme Note 80 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme Note 80 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 Note 80 or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme Note 80 leads on battery. Realme Note 80 carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 22W wired charging respectively.

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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.