Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 May 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 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 124,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus takes it by 40.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 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 88,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus charges 97.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has a 187 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 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 Pro Plus ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 124,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 24–26, 2026. ( Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance IP68 or IP54 (not officially confirmed yet) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size ~6.67 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1.5K (1220 x 2712 pixels approx.) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Gorilla Glass (version TBD) Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G615 class (expected) Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 / HyperOS Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 200 MP (wide, OIS) 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro/depth) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP (wide) Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 120fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 120W fast charging (key highlight) Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 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 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 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 40.6 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 Pro Plus and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 124,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 88,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus uses a 200 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 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus carries a 5200 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 120W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range) 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.