{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-17-max-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T02:36:35+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 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 329,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17 Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-25-2026-11_08_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-25T06:29:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 25,
                "overall": 88.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 21, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "219g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia A57",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a57",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-a57/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_32_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 36499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T05:44:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 36.6,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 48.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 30, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Unspecified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB/128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-max",
        "margin": 40.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 92,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 96,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 95,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 25,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 293,500 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max charges 77.5W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi 17 Max or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 40.7 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max is listed at PKR 329,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 293,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 17 Max or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 17 Max uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 17 Max or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max leads on battery. Xiaomi 17 Max carries a 7500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 17 Max or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 17 Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}