Head to head

Xiaomi 16 Ultra vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 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 409,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes it by 33.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 373,500 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra packs a 400 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra charges 67.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 Ultra ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 409,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight ~225–235 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno (next-gen) Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 (HyperOS 3) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected) Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected) 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 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 33.5 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 Ultra and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra is listed at PKR 409,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 373,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi 16 Ultra carries a 5400 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 90W and 22W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 16 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm) 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.