Head to head

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro vs ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G

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

The short answer

The ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G takes it by 6.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G leads

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

Camera ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G 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 ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G charges 18W faster.
  • ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 43,999 Cheaper PKR 43,999
Design & build
Release date Around mid-2026 March 2024
Dimensions Not listed 166 x 76.1 x 8.5 mm
Weight Not listed 190 g
Water resistance No official IP certification No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.72 inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi) 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T7250 (4G) Unisoc T760 (6nm)
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 15 OS Android 13
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 64 GB / 128 GB 256GB Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Yes (microSD card support)
Camera
Main camera Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash 108 MP, wide Depth / AI lens LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 13 MP 32 MP Better
Video recording 1080p @30fps LED flash, HDR, panorama
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh Better Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W 33W fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Yes
Bluetooth v5.4 with A2DP, LE Yes
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

“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 Focus Pro 5G?

ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro 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 Focus Pro 5G in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is listed at PKR 43,999 and ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G at PKR 43,999. That makes ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro or ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G?

ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro or ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro or ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G?

ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G) while ZTE Nubia Focus Pro 5G runs the Unisoc T760 (6nm).

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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.