Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 560,000
67/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 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 560,000.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedApple iPhone 18 Pro Max takes it by 19.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 523,501 less.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 567 mAh larger battery.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 37.5W faster.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,920 GB more storage.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 35 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 560,000 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 18, 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 249 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 pixels Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) | Octa-core |
| GPU | 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Pro Fusion camera system Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 18MP Center Stage camera Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes, with reader mode | No |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort | 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, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.2 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 523,501. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 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, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 60W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or ZTE nubia A57?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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