{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-3-pro-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:02:22+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 42,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro",
            "slug": "dcode-bold-3-pro",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-bold-3-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_10_15-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T06:12:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "NO official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (~389 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD up to 1 TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + AI sensor Triple Rear Camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Front Camera",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 72.7,
                "overall": 45.4
            },
            "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": "dcode-bold-3-pro",
        "margin": 26.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 58,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 66.6,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 37.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-3-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 72.7
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 6,500 less.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro charges 10.5W faster.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Dcode Bold 3 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Dcode Bold 3 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is listed at PKR 42,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 6,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Bold 3 Pro 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, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads on battery. Dcode Bold 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 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/)."
}