Xiaomi Poco C81 vs ZTE nubia A57
Xiaomi Poco C81 and ZTE nubia A57 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need
Best for
- GamingEither - too close to call
- Keeping it for yearsXiaomi Poco C81
Head to head
- Performance
- Gaming
- Longevity
Xiaomi Poco C81 should get software updates for about 2.5 more years, against about 1.8 for ZTE nubia A57.
- Connectivity
- Extras
All specifications
Xiaomi Poco C81
ZTE nubia A57
General
Brand
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GT
Condition
Available. Released 2026, April 23
Available. Released 2026, July 30
Model
25128RN17G
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Performance
CPU
Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G57 MP1
Display
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
Camera
Video Resolution
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Battery and power
Charging Port
15W wired 7.5W reverse wired
22.5W wired Bypass charging
Connectivity
2G
–
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
LTE
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
No
No
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
Ports
Headphone Jack
Yes
Yes
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
Build and size
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions
6.9 inches, 114.9 cm 2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
6.75 inches, 111.4 cm 2 (~98.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
FM radio
Unspecified
Questions people ask
Which is better, Xiaomi Poco C81 or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco C81 and ZTE nubia A57 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Xiaomi Poco C81 wins on longevity.
Which will last more years, Xiaomi Poco C81 or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco C81 should get software updates for about 2.5 more years, against about 1.8 for ZTE nubia A57.
Which is better for keeping it for years, Xiaomi Poco C81 or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco C81 scores higher for keeping it for years.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Poco C81 or ZTE nubia A57?
ZTE nubia A57 is the newer of the two, released July 2026.
Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.