{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x8c-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T20:49:49+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X8c vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Honor X8c is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 46 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 52,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X8c",
            "slug": "honor-x8c",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x8c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-10_52_22-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 52999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-12T05:59:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 88,
                "battery": 67.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Launching in March, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "161.1 × 74.6 × 7.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "174 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate Up to 2800 nits peak"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( MagicOS 9)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide) 5 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "35W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 80.9,
                "overall": 46.2
            },
            "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-x8c",
        "margin": 32.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 59,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "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-x8c": 88,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 67.1,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 75,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 80.9
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 16,500 less.",
        "Honor X8c charges 12.5W faster.",
        "Honor X8c offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X8c ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Honor X8c has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Honor X8c uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X8c or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 32.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, 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 X8c and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c is listed at PKR 52,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 16,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X8c or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X8c uses a 108 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 X8c or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c leads on battery. Honor X8c carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 35W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X8c or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X8c runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 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/)."
}