Head to head

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 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 97,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 takes it by 39.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Black Shark 6 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 61,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 97.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi Black Shark 6 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 Black Shark 6 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 97,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date late 2025 July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance Not specified IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type OLED IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 740 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 13 ( MIUI 13) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB/12 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB/512 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 120 W Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive) 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 Black Shark 6 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 39.9 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 Black Shark 6 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is listed at PKR 97,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 61,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Black Shark 6 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Black Shark 6 uses a 64 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 Black Shark 6 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads on battery. Xiaomi Black Shark 6 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 120W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Black Shark 6 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Black Shark 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 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.