Head to head

Xiaomi 16 vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 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 259,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 takes it by 41.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 16 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 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 223,500 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 charges 77.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 16 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 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 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 259,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored) 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Approximately 185–195 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.36-inch 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass protection. Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 840 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No microSD support Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32MP Front Camera (rumored) Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS. 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 3.2 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 16 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 41.4 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 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 16 is listed at PKR 259,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 223,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

Xiaomi 16 leads on battery. Xiaomi 16 carries a 6800 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 22W wired charging respectively.

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

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