Head to head

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 46 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 43,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro takes it by 21.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 7,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 43,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Around mid-2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance No official IP certification IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T7250 (4G) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 OS Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB 4GB
Internal storage 64 GB / 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 13 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p @30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.4 with A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Proximity Sensor (virtual) Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Poco C81 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. 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 Poco C81 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is listed at PKR 43,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 7,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro 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 Poco C81 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G) 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.