Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Redmi
PKR 119,999
72/100 overall
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 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 119,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 takes it by 23.4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 83,500 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 packs a 2,700 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 charges 22.5W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 17 | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 119,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | 27 August 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 169.70 × 79.14 × 8.45 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 224 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 — dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.99-inch Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2396 pixels Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 × Cortex-A78 up to 2.3GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 up to 1.95GHz | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (possibly shared SIM slot) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP, f/1.8, PDAF, AI Dual Camera, LED flash, HDR, panorama Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16MP, f/2.0, HDR, AI Portrait, Beauty Mode Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, slow-motion video. | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 7700mAh, non-removable, Li-Po. Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, 5G support. | 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 | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, electronic compass, virtual proximity sensor, IR blaster. | 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 17 or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.4 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 17 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is listed at PKR 119,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 83,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 17 or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 carries a 7700 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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