Head to head

Dcode Cypher vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Dcode Cypher is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 64 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 51,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Dcode Cypher takes it by 16 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Dcode Cypher leads

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

Camera Dcode Cypher 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 Dcode Cypher leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 15,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 packs a 950 mAh larger battery.
  • Dcode Cypher offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Dcode Cypher has a 35 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Dcode Cypher if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cypher ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 51,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies July 30, 2026
Dimensions 166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 193 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.55 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio P60 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2.0 GHz Octa-core
GPU Arm Mali-G72 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 11 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSD (up to ~1 TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple camera Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps (standard) 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging Standard charging via USB-C 22.5W wired fast charging
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 v5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-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 Cypher or ZTE nubia A57?

Dcode Cypher comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 Cypher and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Dcode Cypher is listed at PKR 51,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 15,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Dcode Cypher scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cypher uses a 48 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 Cypher or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Dcode Cypher carries a 4050 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell.

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

Dcode Cypher is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cypher runs the MediaTek Helio P60 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.