{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T23:01:32+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 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 151,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-13-2026-09_03_04-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 151999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-13T04:09:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 67,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 50.4,
                "overall": 85.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 26, 2025 ( china )",
                    "Dimensions": "163.1 × 77.9 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 certified IP69 certified Dust resistant Water resistant up to 2 meters for 30 minutes Protected against high-pressure water jets"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 144Hz HDR10+ supported",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X925 @ 3.73GHz 3× Cortex-X4 4× Cortex-A720",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G925",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (HyperOS 2)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB 512GB 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) PDAF autofocus 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR Panorama Dual-LED Flash AI photography features",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K @30fps 4K @60fps 1080p slow motion up to 960fps Gyro-EIS stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7410mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging Bypass charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor",
                    "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": 100,
                "overall": 48.1
            },
            "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-k80-ultra",
        "margin": 37,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra": 67,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-k80-ultra": 96,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra": 95,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra": 50.4,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 115,500 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra packs a 2,410 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra charges 77.5W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 37 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra is listed at PKR 151,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 115,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra carries a 7410 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (3nm) 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/)."
}