Head to head

Xiaomi Poco C85 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Nov 2025.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco C85 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 45 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 39,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco C85 takes it by 28.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 3,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C85 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco C85 charges 10.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco C85 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco C85 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Poco C85 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C85 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco C85 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2025 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 171.6 × 79.5 × 8.0 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 193 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.9 in Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1600 × 720 pixels (~254 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSD (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP main + auxiliary lens Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion, 6000 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33 W wired fast-charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) 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 Bluetooth 5.4 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity sensor, virtual proximity 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 C85 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco C85 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage 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 C85 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco C85 is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 3,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco C85 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco C85 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco C85 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 C85 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco C85 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco C85 carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco C85 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco C85 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco C85 runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) 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.