Head to head

Dcode Cygnal Evo vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Mar 2026.

The short answer

The Dcode Cygnal Evo 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 Evo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,499 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Dcode Cygnal Evo takes it by 22.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Dcode Cygnal Evo leads

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

Camera Dcode Cygnal Evo leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia A57 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Cygnal Evo leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Cygnal Evo costs PKR 12,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.

Buy the Dcode Cygnal Evo 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 Evo ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 24,499 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date December 2025 (Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance Not listed IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.74 in 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Panda Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc SC98 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8322 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB + 4 GB virtual 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSD (up to 256 GB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP + 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 Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10 W wired 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 Yes 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB-C 2.0, OTG 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 Evo or ZTE nubia A57?

Dcode Cygnal Evo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.5 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 Evo and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Dcode Cygnal Evo is listed at PKR 24,499 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Dcode Cygnal Evo cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Cygnal Evo or ZTE nubia A57?

Dcode Cygnal Evo 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 Evo or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal Evo 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 Evo or ZTE nubia A57?

Dcode Cygnal Evo is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal Evo runs the Unisoc SC98 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.