Head to head

Dcode X vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Dec 2025.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Dcode X takes it by 20.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Dcode X leads

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

Camera Dcode X 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 X leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Dcode X if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode X ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 2021-11-04 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.9 × 76.7 × 8.65 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 193 g Better
Water resistance no official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 ≈395 Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type LTPS TFT LCD IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G95 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2.05 GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G76 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 1TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 4000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W fast charging 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, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Face Unlock, Proximity 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 X or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Dcode X and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

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

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Dcode X or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

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

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).

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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.