Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi 15 vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 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 45,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi 15 takes it by 27.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi 15 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi 15 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi 15 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi 15 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi 15 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 9,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi 15 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi 15 charges 10.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi 15 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi 15 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi 15 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 15 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi 15 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 45,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Q3 2025 (expected Pakistan availability) July 30, 2026
Dimensions Approximately 165.4 × 76.7 × ~8.5 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 200 g 193 g Better
Water resistance Not officially rated IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.9 in Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (~374 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, up to 144 Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Standard Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (5G) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core up to 2.3 GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno (integrated, Snapdragon class) Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 with HyperOS 2 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot Yes (microSD up to 2 TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (main) + 2 MP 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 7000 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired, 18W reverse charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
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 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No (Region dependent) No
Sensors Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass 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 Redmi 15 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.5 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 Redmi 15 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi 15 is listed at PKR 45,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 9,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi 15 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi 15 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 Redmi 15 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi 15 leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi 15 carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi 15 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi 15 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (5G) 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.