{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-civi-5-pro-vs-zte-nubia-a77/",
    "generated": "2026-09-20T06:54:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro vs ZTE nubia A77",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A77 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A77 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 145,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro",
            "brand": "Civi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/civi/xiaomi-civi-5-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-11_13_31-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 145999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-01T06:22:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 42.3,
                "overall": 86.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 22, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "157.05 × 73.2 × 7.65 mm",
                    "Weight": "181 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No Official IP Rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1236 × 2750 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid 120Hz Adaptive",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 3.21 GHz 3× Cortex-A720 @ 3.0 GHz 2× Cortex-A720 @ 2.8 GHz 2× Cortex-A720 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 825",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, HyperOS 2"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Leica Wide Camera (OIS) 50MP Leica Telephoto Camera 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera Leica color tuning 4K video recording HDR Panorama Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera Autofocus HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p OIS + EIS (Rear), EIS (Front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "67W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical In-display Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Snapdragon Elite Gaming Adreno Frame Motion Engine Game Turbo Liquid Cooling System AI Performance Optimization",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia A77",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a77",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-a77/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_37_17-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T05:52:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 52,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "168 × 77 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~265 ppi.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro",
        "margin": 19.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 52
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-civi-5-pro": 98,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 79
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 86.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 64
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 87
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 42.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a77"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A77 costs PKR 103,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro charges 44.5W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE nubia A77 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 Civi 5 Pro and ZTE nubia A77 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is listed at PKR 145,999 and ZTE nubia A77 at PKR 42,999. That makes ZTE nubia A77 cheaper by PKR 103,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A77 a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) while ZTE nubia A77 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6 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/)."
}