{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/redmi-15-8gb-128gb-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T13:25:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Redmi 15 (8GB – 128GB) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 59,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB)",
            "slug": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/redmi-15-8gb-128gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/redmi-15-whatmobile-pk.webp",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-09-29T17:48:19+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 45,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 93.6,
                "overall": 68.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (available in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "169.48 × 80.45 × 8.40 mm",
                    "Weight": "214 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2340 × 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "FHD+ DotDisplay, up to 144Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "IP64 water & dust resistance"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (based on Android 14)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB, expandable via microSD (hybrid slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (f/1.8, 5P lens) + auxiliary lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, HDR, soft-light ring, portrait, time-lapse"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (typical), 33W fast charging",
                    "Wired charging": "USB Type-C, 33W wired fast charge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, AI Face Unlock, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Ambient light, IR Blaster"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 48.1
            },
            "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": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb",
        "margin": 20,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 45,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 78.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 37.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 93.6,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 23,500 less.",
        "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) charges 10.5W faster.",
        "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Redmi 15 (8GB – 128GB) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) is listed at PKR 59,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 23,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Redmi 15 (8GB – 128GB) scores higher in our camera assessment. Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) 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, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Redmi 15 (8GB – 128GB) leads on battery. Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}