Head to head

Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 17 Max takes it by 40.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 Max leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 17 Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 17 Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 17 Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 17 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 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.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Max ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 21, 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 219g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistance IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1200 × 2608 pixels Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 840 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3. Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 512GB / 1TB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 3.2 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 17 Max or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 17 Max or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 17 Max or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 17 Max or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.