{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi-15a-vs-zte-nubia-a57/", "generated": "2026-10-16T13:23:30+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Xiaomi Redmi 15A vs ZTE nubia A57", "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi 15A is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 47 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 49,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Xiaomi Redmi 15A", "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-15a", "brand": "Redmi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-15a/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-21-2026-09_40_49-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 49999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-04-21T04:49:02+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 54, "camera": 74, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 31.3, "value": 100, "overall": 66.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Early 2026", "Dimensions": "168 × 78 × 8.5–9.0 mm", "Weight": "190 – 200 g", "Water resistance": "Not certified" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "~6.7 inches", "Resolution": "HD+ (720 × 1600 pixels)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz", "Protection": "Basic scratch-resistant glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G36 / G37", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320", "Operating system": "Android 14 / HyperOS" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB / 6GB", "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB", "Card slot": "Yes (microSD supported)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "13 MP or 50 MP LED flash, HDR", "Selfie camera": "5 MP – 8 MP", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "18W" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n", "Bluetooth": "5.1", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Side-mounted or rear-mounted Face Unlock", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } }, { "name": "ZTE nubia A57", "slug": "zte-nubia-a57", "brand": "Nubia", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-a57/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_32_08-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 36499, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-09-07T05:44:13+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 13, "camera": 36.6, "battery": 64, "display": 87, "memory": 25, "value": 92.6, "overall": 47.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "July 30, 2026", "Dimensions": "160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm", "Weight": "193 g", "Water resistance": "IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.75-inch", "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels", "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate", "Protection": "Unspecified." }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1", "Operating system": "Android 16" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB", "Internal storage": "64GB/128GB", "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama", "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "22.5W wired fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-15a", "margin": 19, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-15a": 54, "zte-nubia-a57": 13 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15a" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-15a": 74, "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15a" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-15a": 62.8, "zte-nubia-a57": 64 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-15a": 87, "zte-nubia-a57": 87 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-15a": 31.3, "zte-nubia-a57": 25 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15a" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-15a": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 92.6 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15a" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 13,500 less.", "ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.", "Xiaomi Redmi 15A offers 2 GB more RAM.", "Xiaomi Redmi 15A has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi 15A or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15A comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi 15A and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15A is listed at PKR 49,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 13,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi 15A or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15A scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi 15A uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi 15A or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15A is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi 15A runs the MediaTek Helio G36 / G37 while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }