{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus-vs-zte-nubia-a57/", "generated": "2026-10-16T14:18:06+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus vs ZTE nubia A57", "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 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 179,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus", "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus", "brand": "Redmi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-11-2026-11_20_45-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 179999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-11T06:46:34+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 69, "camera": 96, "battery": 92.5, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 42.6, "overall": 84.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Expected 2026", "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.83 in", "Resolution": "1220 × 2772 px (approx.)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+", "Protection": "Dragon Crystal" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2.8 GHz)", "GPU": "Adreno 810", "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary", "Selfie camera": "32 MP", "Video recording": "Up to 4K @ 60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh", "Wired charging": "90W wired fast charge + reverse charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } }, { "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-16-pro-plus", "margin": 36.3, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 69, "zte-nubia-a57": 13 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus" }, { "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-16-pro-plus": 96, "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 92.5, "zte-nubia-a57": 64 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 87 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus" }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 25 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 42.6, "zte-nubia-a57": 100 }, "leader": "zte-nubia-a57" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 143,500 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 67.5W faster.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 12 GB more RAM.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 896 GB more storage.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 187 MP higher-resolution main sensor.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 36.3 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 16 Pro Plus and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 179,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 143,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 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." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus carries a 7500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 90W and 22W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 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/)." }