{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-play20a-vs-zte-nubia-a77/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T09:41:24+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor Play20A vs ZTE nubia A77",
    "answer": "The Honor Play20A and the ZTE nubia A77 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. ZTE nubia A77 leads on camera. The Honor Play20A is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 42,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor Play20A",
            "slug": "honor-play20a",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-play20a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-11_18_02-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-26T06:24:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 52,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026 — officially launched globally in August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "171.1 × 79.0 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "206.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD 90Hz refresh rate, ~254 ppi",
                    "Protection": "Not specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core — 2× Cortex-A75 up to 2.0GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 up to 1.7GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, MagicOS 9.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC, dedicated slot, up to 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth), LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear and front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia A77",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a77",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-a77/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_37_17-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T05:52:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 53,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 93.4,
                "overall": 66.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "168 × 77 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~265 ppi.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play20a": 52,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 53
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-play20a": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 79
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a77"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play20a": 73.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 64
                },
                "leader": "honor-play20a"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play20a": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play20a": 25,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a77"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play20a": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 93.4
                },
                "leader": "honor-play20a"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor Play20A costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Honor Play20A packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia A77 charges 7.5W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia A77 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia A77 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor Play20A or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Honor Play20A and ZTE nubia A77 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor Play20A and ZTE nubia A77 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor Play20A is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE nubia A77 at PKR 42,999. That makes Honor Play20A cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor Play20A or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A77 scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor Play20A uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia A77, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor Play20A or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Honor Play20A leads on battery. Honor Play20A carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A77 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}