Head to head

Xiaomi 15T vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 15T is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 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 169,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 15T takes it by 35.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 15T leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 15T leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 15T leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 15T leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 15T 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 133,500 less.
  • Xiaomi 15T packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 15T charges 44.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi 15T offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 15T ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 15T has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 15T uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi 15T if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 15T ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 169,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 24, 2025 (available) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 163.2 × 78.0 × 7.5 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 194 g 193 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.83 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels (~447 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED (68-billion-colour), HDR10+, 120 Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra (4 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3×3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A725) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G720 MP7 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 with HyperOS 2 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP wide Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po ~5500 mAh (typical) Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 67 W wired charging; no wireless charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM support, IP68 dust/water resistant Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C (USB 2.0), OTG support 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, Xiaomi 15T or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi 15T comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 35.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display 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 Xiaomi 15T and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 15T is listed at PKR 169,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 133,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 15T or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi 15T scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 15T 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, Xiaomi 15T or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi 15T leads on battery. Xiaomi 15T carries a 5500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 15T or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi 15T is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 15T runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra (4 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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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.