Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi 15C vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 8 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi 15C takes it by 31.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi 15C leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi 15C leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi 15C leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi 15C leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi 15C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 15C if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi 15C ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 31,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (Global & Pakistan rollout) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 171.56 × 79.47 × 7.99 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 193 g Better
Water resistance Not certified IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.9 in Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (~254 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 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 4 GB / 6 GB (with memory extension up to ~12 GB) Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB (eMMC 5.1) Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide + auxiliary sensor Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP wide 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po ~6000 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired 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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C, 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 15C or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi 15C and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

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

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi 15C or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

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

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).

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.