Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Mar 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 takes it by 30.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 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 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 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 Turbo 5 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 134,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 2026, January 29 July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance Not officially specified IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K resolution) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno GPU Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 with HyperOS Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, wide 8 MP, ultra-wide LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 20 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging Fast charging supported (likely 90W) Better 22.5W wired fast charging
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/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C, 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 Turbo 5 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.