Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Redmi
PKR 179,999
84/100 overall
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 36.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 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 16 Pro Plus | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 179,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | Not listed | 193 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant) | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.83 in Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Dragon Crystal | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 16 (expected) | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | Up to 4K @ 60fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90W wired fast charge + reverse 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/6e, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | 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 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?
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).
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