Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi A5 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Dec 2025.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi A5 takes it by 24 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi A5 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 22,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date March 2024 (official) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 193 g 193 g
Water resistance Not rated IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.88 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Scratch-resistant glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB / 6 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 64 GB / 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W wired 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 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 A5 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi A5 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi A5 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi A5 or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.