{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T19:46:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 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 134,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-4-2026-12_10_54-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 134999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-04T07:14:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 80.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 51.8,
                "overall": 78.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2026, January 29",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K resolution)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, wide 8 MP, ultra-wide LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging supported (likely 90W)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-turbo-5",
        "margin": 30.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5": 57,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5"
            },
            {
                "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-turbo-5": 86,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5": 80.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5": 51.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 98,500 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 charges 67.5W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 30.1 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 Turbo 5 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 is listed at PKR 134,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 98,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 uses a 50 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 Turbo 5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 carries a 5000 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 Turbo 5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (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/)."
}