{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x5c-plus-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:03:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X5c Plus vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Honor X5c Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 43 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Honor X5c Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X5c Plus",
            "slug": "honor-x5c-plus",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x5c-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2025-10_27_50-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 24999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-17T06:55:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 65.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Nov 2025 (Pakistan launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "167 × 77 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD, 90Hz refresh"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB (+4 GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD XC (via shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (f/1.8) + auxiliary depth lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5260 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, 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": 45.4,
                "overall": 42.7
            },
            "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-x5c-plus",
        "margin": 24.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 56,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-x5c-plus": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 65.1,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 25,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 45.4
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X5c Plus costs PKR 11,500 less.",
        "Honor X5c Plus packs a 260 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.",
        "Honor X5c Plus has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X5c Plus or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.9 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 X5c Plus and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c Plus is listed at PKR 24,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Honor X5c Plus cheaper by PKR 11,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X5c Plus or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X5c Plus uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X5c Plus or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X5c Plus runs the MediaTek Helio G81 (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/)."
}