Head to head

Xiaomi Poco C81 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco C81 takes it by 21.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia A57 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 1,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.
  • ZTE nubia A57 ships with 64 GB more storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco C81 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 34,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date April 23, 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 208 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP52 dust and splash resistant. IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixel Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Tempered Glass Protection Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T7250 (12nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB 4GB
Internal storage 64GB 64GB/128GB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC card slot. Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable) 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual 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 5.2 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor 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 Poco C81 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco C81 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.5 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 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco C81 is listed at PKR 34,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 1,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi Poco C81 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco C81 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco C81 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco C81 carries a 6300 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 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco C81 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm) 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.