{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi-r70-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T01:11:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Redmi R70 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi R70 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 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 63,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi R70",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-r70",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-r70/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-8-2026-10_37_15-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 63999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-08T05:47:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 91.8,
                "overall": 70.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 24, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T8300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, Wide LED Flash HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP HDR Face Unlock",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 6000 mAh, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Wired Fast Charging, 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass (Magnetometer), Face Unlock.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-r70",
        "margin": 22.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-r70": 57,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-r70"
            },
            {
                "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-r70": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-r70"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-r70": 73.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-r70"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-r70": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-r70": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-r70"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-r70": 91.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 27,500 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi R70 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi R70 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi R70 ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi R70 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi R70 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 R70 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi R70 is listed at PKR 63,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 27,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi R70 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi R70 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi R70 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi R70 carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi R70 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi R70 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi R70 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6nm) 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/)."
}