{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-x-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T05:33:54+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode X vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Dcode X is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, 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 64,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode X",
            "slug": "dcode-x",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-10_57_07-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-28T06:45:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 51.2,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 87.9,
                "overall": 68.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2021-11-04",
                    "Dimensions": "164.9 × 76.7 × 8.65 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 ≈395",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS TFT LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G95",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2.05 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G76",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Face Unlock, Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 48.1
            },
            "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-x",
        "margin": 20.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 62,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "dcode-x"
            },
            {
                "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-x": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "dcode-x"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 51.2,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 37.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "dcode-x"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 87.9,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 28,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.",
        "Dcode X offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Dcode X has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode X or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Dcode X comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.4 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Dcode X and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode X is listed at PKR 64,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 28,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode X or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Dcode X scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode X uses a 64 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode X or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Dcode X carries a 4000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode X or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Dcode X is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode X runs the MediaTek Helio G95 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/)."
}