{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g-vs-zte-nubia-a57/", "generated": "2026-10-15T12:02:15+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G vs ZTE nubia A57", "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 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 84,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G", "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g", "brand": "Redmi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-22-2025-10_37_24-AM.png", "price": { "amount": 84999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2025-12-22T05:39:58+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 72, "camera": 86, "battery": 75.1, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 78.5, "overall": 77.6 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)", "Dimensions": "164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm", "Weight": "188 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating (splash resistant)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 inches", "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Adreno 710", "Operating system": "Android 15 (MIUI 16)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro", "Selfie camera": "16 MP", "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "67W wired fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } }, { "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-note-15-5g", "margin": 29.5, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 72, "zte-nubia-a57": 13 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g" }, { "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-note-15-5g": 86, "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 75.1, "zte-nubia-a57": 64 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 87 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g" }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 50, "zte-nubia-a57": 25 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 78.5, "zte-nubia-a57": 100 }, "leader": "zte-nubia-a57" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 48,500 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G charges 44.5W faster.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 29.5 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 Note 15 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is listed at PKR 84,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 48,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G 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 Note 15 5G or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 22W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 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/)." }