Head to head

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 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 324,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max takes it by 40 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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 288,500 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max charges 77.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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 16 Pro Max ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 324,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch) July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance • IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.8 – 6.85 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type • LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 830 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 with HyperOS (expected) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB RAM Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No expandable storage Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording Not listed 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity • 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 100 W+ support ( Fast charging) Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM dual Nano Sim Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 (dual/tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.4 with A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors • Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, 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, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 40 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 16 Pro Max and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 324,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 288,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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 16 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max carries a 6100 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 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.