Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 Apr 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 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 69,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 takes it by 27.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 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 33,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 packs a 100 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 charges 10.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 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 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Q3–Q4 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 162 x 75 x 8 mm (approx.) 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 188 g Better 193 g
Water resistance Likely IP53 (dust & 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 refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (expected) Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7000 / Snapdragon equivalent (expected mid-range SoC) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G series / Adreno (depending variant) Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 OS ( HyperOS 2.0 ) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot Yes (microSD, shared slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 108 MP (Main, wide) 8 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro / Depth) HDR, Panorama, Night Mode Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 – 5100 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W / 67W fast charging (variant-based) Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (side or under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.4 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 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 is listed at PKR 69,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 33,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 uses a 108 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 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 carries a 5100 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7000 / Snapdragon equivalent (expected mid-range SoC) 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.