Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra takes it by 37 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra 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 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra 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 K80 Ultra ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 151,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 26, 2025 ( china ) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 163.1 × 77.9 × 8.2 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 219 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP68 certified IP69 certified Dust resistant Water resistant up to 2 meters for 30 minutes Protected against high-pressure water jets IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.83 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type OLED 144Hz HDR10+ supported IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (3nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1× Cortex-X925 @ 3.73GHz 3× Cortex-X4 4× Cortex-A720 Octa-core
GPU Immortalis-G925 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 (HyperOS 2) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 16GB LPDDR5X Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB 512GB 1TB UFS 4.1 Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) PDAF autofocus 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR Panorama Dual-LED Flash AI photography features Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 20MP Selfie Camera Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 8K @30fps 4K @60fps 1080p slow motion up to 960fps Gyro-EIS stabilization 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7410mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging Bypass charging support Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor 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 K80 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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.