Head to head

Dcode Bold 4 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Dcode Bold 4 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 44 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Dcode Bold 4 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Dcode Bold 4 takes it by 25 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Dcode Bold 4 leads

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

Camera Dcode Bold 4 leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Dcode Bold 4 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Bold 4 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Bold 4 costs PKR 1,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.
  • Dcode Bold 4 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Dcode Bold 4 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Dcode Bold 4 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Bold 4 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 34,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (expected in Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 166.3 × 77.8 × 8.6 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 196 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 in 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G91 (12 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MP2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 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 (macro) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps / 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W wired fast charging 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM 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 Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 4 or ZTE nubia A57?

Dcode Bold 4 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 4 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Dcode Bold 4 is listed at PKR 34,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Dcode Bold 4 cheaper by PKR 1,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 4 or ZTE nubia A57?

Dcode Bold 4 scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Bold 4 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 4 or ZTE nubia A57?

Dcode Bold 4 is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 4 runs the MediaTek Helio G91 (12 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.