Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 133,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro takes it by 42.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 97,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro charges 97.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro offers 20 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 133,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date November 2023 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 160.9 × 75.0 × 8.5 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 209 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels (~526 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 750 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14, HyperOS Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0) Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP wide Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 120W wired (0–100% ~18 min) Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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 K70 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 42.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. 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 K70 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro is listed at PKR 133,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 97,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro 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 K70 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 120W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 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.