Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi
PKR 239,999
90/100 overall
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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Oct 2025.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 239,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17 Pro Max takes it by 42.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 203,500 less.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges 77.5W faster.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers 12 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ships with 896 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Pro Max | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 239,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global) | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 in Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 ppi) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked) | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16) | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants) Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants) Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP wide Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes) | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, 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 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 42.1 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 Pro Max and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is listed at PKR 239,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 203,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 17 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 17 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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