Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Redmi
PKR 33,999
67/100 overall
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Xiaomi Redmi 17C vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 44 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 36,499.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
44/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi 17C takes it by 22.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi 17C costs PKR 2,500 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi 17C packs a 160 mAh larger battery.
- ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 17C if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 33,999 Cheaper | PKR 36,499 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | June 23, 2026 (China) | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.88 inches Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Not officially confirmed | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | Octa-core |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3) | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | microSD Card (Expandable) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 5MP HDR Beauty Mode | 8 MP, f/2.0 Better |
| Video recording | 1080p @30fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box | 22.5W wired fast charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | No |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG support | 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 17C or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Redmi 17C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.1 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 17C and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Redmi 17C is listed at PKR 33,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 2,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi 17C or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Redmi 17C scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi 17C or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi 17C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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