{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-cygnal-3-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T10:18:09+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Cygnal 3 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Dcode Cygnal 3 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 and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode Cygnal 3 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Cygnal 3",
            "slug": "dcode-cygnal-3",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-cygnal-3/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_32_28-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 24999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-15T07:33:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.3 × 76.3 × 9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating (not water- or dust-resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.52 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~269 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G37",
                    "CPU": "2.3 GHz Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB (+3GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera – 13 MP + AI + AI with LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP selfie",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Face Unlock Fingerprint Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB-C port"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 47.9,
                "overall": 42.9
            },
            "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-cygnal-3",
        "margin": 21.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 54,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cygnal-3"
            },
            {
                "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-cygnal-3": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cygnal-3"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 60.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 18.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cygnal-3": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 47.9
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cygnal-3"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Dcode Cygnal 3 costs PKR 11,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 ships with 64 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Cygnal 3 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal 3 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.7 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Dcode Cygnal 3 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal 3 is listed at PKR 24,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Dcode Cygnal 3 cheaper by PKR 11,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Cygnal 3 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal 3 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cygnal 3 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal 3 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cygnal 3 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cygnal 3 is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal 3 runs the MediaTek Helio G37 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/)."
}