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Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Sep 2025.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) takes it by 20 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) leads

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

Camera Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) leads

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

Battery & charging Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 59,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (available in Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 169.48 × 80.45 × 8.40 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 214 g 193 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 2340 × 1080 pixels Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type FHD+ DotDisplay, up to 144Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection IP64 water & dust resistance Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Not listed Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Not listed Octa-core
GPU Adreno 610 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (based on Android 14) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB, expandable via microSD (hybrid slot) 64GB/128GB
Card slot Not listed Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (f/1.8, 5P lens) + auxiliary lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP, HDR, soft-light ring, portrait, time-lapse 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording Not listed 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7000 mAh (typical), 33W fast charging Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging USB Type-C, 33W wired fast charge Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Not listed Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Not listed 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Not listed No
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint, AI Face Unlock, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Ambient light, IR Blaster Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB Not listed 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, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

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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.