Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro
Dcode
PKR 26,999
65/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Dec 2025.
The short answer
The Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 65 against 43 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 26,999 against PKR 36,499.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
43/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedDcode Cygnal 3 Pro takes it by 22.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro costs PKR 9,500 less.
- ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.
Buy the Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 26,999 Cheaper | PKR 36,499 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 2023 (Pakistan) | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | Not listed | 193 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.52 inches | 6.75-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels(~269 PPI) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Not listed | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G37 | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB (+3 GB Extended RAM) | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 128 GB | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | microSD Card (up to 1 TB) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 13 MP + AI + AI, LED Flash | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | No |
| Sensors | Rear Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, Face Unlock | 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 Cygnal 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?
Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.1 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 Cygnal 3 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro is listed at PKR 26,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro cheaper by PKR 9,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?
Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?
ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?
Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G37 while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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