{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi-a5-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:13:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Redmi A5 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 42 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi A5",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-a5",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-a5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2025-09_34_11-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 22999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-28T07:38:41+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": "March 2024 (official)",
                    "Dimensions": "168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "32 MP wide + auxiliary lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "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": 42.6,
                "overall": 42.4
            },
            "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-a5",
        "margin": 24,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 54,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-a5"
            },
            {
                "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-a5": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-a5"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 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-a5": 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-a5": 31.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-a5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 42.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-a5"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 13,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi A5 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi A5 has a 19 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi A5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi A5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24 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 A5 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi A5 is listed at PKR 22,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 13,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi A5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi A5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi A5 uses a 32 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 A5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (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/)."
}