Head to head

Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Dcode Bold 3 Pro takes it by 26.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

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

Camera Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Dcode Bold 3 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Bold 3 Pro ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 42,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date December 2023 July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 189 g Better 193 g
Water resistance NO official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2412 pixels (~389 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 13 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM) Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSD up to 1 TB Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + AI sensor Triple Rear Camera Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP Front Camera Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 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, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Dcode Bold 3 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.