{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi-15c-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T08:10:30+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Redmi 15C vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi 15C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 43 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi 15C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 31,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi 15C",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-15c",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-15c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-8-2026-12_00_56-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 31999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-08T07:05:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (Global & Pakistan rollout)",
                    "Dimensions": "171.56 × 79.47 × 7.99 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (~254 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB (with memory extension up to ~12 GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB (eMMC 5.1)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + auxiliary sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po ~6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 51.7,
                "overall": 43.3
            },
            "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-15c",
        "margin": 31.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-15c": 57,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15c"
            },
            {
                "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-15c": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15c"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-15c": 78.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15c"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-15c": 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-15c": 62.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-15c": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 51.7
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C costs PKR 4,500 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C charges 10.5W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi 15C or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 31.4 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi 15C and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15C is listed at PKR 31,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 15C cheaper by PKR 4,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi 15C or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15C scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi 15C 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 phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi 15C or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15C leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi 15C carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi 15C or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15C is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi 15C runs the MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra (12 nm) 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/)."
}