{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x5c-vs-zte-nubia-a57/", "generated": "2026-10-17T22:30:03+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Honor X5c vs ZTE nubia A57", "answer": "The Honor X5c is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 43 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Honor X5c is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 36,499.", "phones": [ { "name": "Honor X5c", "slug": "honor-x5c", "brand": "Honor", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x5c/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-5-2026-11_17_32-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 29999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-05T06:26:14+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 56, "camera": 79, "battery": 70.6, "display": 87, "memory": 31.3, "value": 100, "overall": 69.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "April 2025", "Dimensions": "167.3 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm", "Weight": "194 g", "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and water resistance SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance Certification" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.61 inches", "Resolution": "720 x 1604 pixels (HD+)", "Panel type": "TFT LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate", "Protection": "Reinforced Protective Glass SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance Certification for improved durability against accidental drops" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 15 (MagicOS 9.0)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB / 6GB", "Internal storage": "128GB", "Card slot": "microSDXC card support" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8 (Wide) Auxiliary Lens LED Flash HDR", "Selfie camera": "5 MP", "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5300 mAh", "Wired charging": "35W Wired Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM support", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi", "Bluetooth": "5.1", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Support" } } }, { "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": 52.8, "overall": 43.4 }, "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", "margin": 25.9, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "honor-x5c": 56, "zte-nubia-a57": 13 }, "leader": "honor-x5c" }, { "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": 79, "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6 }, "leader": "honor-x5c" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "honor-x5c": 70.6, "zte-nubia-a57": 64 }, "leader": "honor-x5c" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "honor-x5c": 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": 31.3, "zte-nubia-a57": 25 }, "leader": "honor-x5c" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "honor-x5c": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 52.8 }, "leader": "honor-x5c" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Honor X5c costs PKR 6,500 less.", "Honor X5c packs a 300 mAh larger battery.", "Honor X5c charges 12.5W faster.", "Honor X5c offers 2 GB more RAM.", "Honor X5c has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Honor X5c or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Honor X5c comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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 X5c and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Honor X5c is listed at PKR 29,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Honor X5c cheaper by PKR 6,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X5c or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Honor X5c scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X5c 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 phone has the better battery, Honor X5c or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Honor X5c leads on battery. Honor X5c carries a 5300 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 35W and 22W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X5c or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Honor X5c is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X5c runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm) 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/)." }