Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G takes it by 29.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G 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 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G 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 Note 15 5G ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 84,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (expected in Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 188 g Better 193 g
Water resistance No official IP rating (splash resistant) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 710 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 (MIUI 16) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30fps, 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 67W wired fast charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes (market dependent) No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity 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 Note 15 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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.