Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi R70 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 8 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi R70 takes it by 22.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi R70 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 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi R70 if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi R70 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 63,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 24, 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant. IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not officially confirmed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T8300 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 with HyperOS 3 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (expandable) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP, Wide LED Flash HDR 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP HDR Face Unlock 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 6000 mAh, Non-removable Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W Wired Fast Charging, 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.4, A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass (Magnetometer), Face Unlock. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support 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 R70 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi R70 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi R70 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Redmi R70 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi R70 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi R70 or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.