{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-play-10-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T08:52:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor Play 10 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Honor Play 10 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 42 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 Honor Play 10 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 20,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor Play 10",
            "slug": "honor-play-10",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-play-10/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-12-2025-09_31_27-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 20999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-06T06:37:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 66.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2022 (China launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.1 × 8.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "~195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD 60Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (8×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (Magic UI 6.1)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes (microSDXC, shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable)5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 39.1,
                "overall": 42
            },
            "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": "honor-play-10",
        "margin": 24.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-10": 54,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "honor-play-10"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "honor-play-10": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "honor-play-10"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-10": 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": {
                    "honor-play-10": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-10": 31.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "honor-play-10"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-10": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 39.1
                },
                "leader": "honor-play-10"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor Play 10 costs PKR 15,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.",
        "Honor Play 10 offers 2 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor Play 10 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Honor Play 10 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage 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 Honor Play 10 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor Play 10 is listed at PKR 20,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Honor Play 10 cheaper by PKR 15,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor Play 10 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Honor Play 10 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, Honor Play 10 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Honor Play 10 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, Honor Play 10 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Honor Play 10 is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor Play 10 runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) 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/)."
}