{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/htc-wildfire-e-star-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:49:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "HTC Wildfire E star vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The HTC Wildfire E star is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 57 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The HTC Wildfire E star is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "HTC Wildfire E star",
            "slug": "htc-wildfire-e-star",
            "brand": "HTC",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/htc/htc-wildfire-e-star/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-11-2026-12_15_40-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-11T07:18:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 35,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 7.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 57.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 08, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "164.8 × 76.5 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP certification"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.52 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~269 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "Not specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Quad-core 1.4 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-T820 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (Go edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "2 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "16 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (shared SIM)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP, f/2.2, AF + 0.08 MP auxiliary",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "720p@30fps ,1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion, non-removable 3000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Standard wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "4.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted) 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": 66.6,
                "overall": 44.8
            },
            "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": "htc-wildfire-e-star",
        "margin": 12.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 48,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "htc-wildfire-e-star"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "htc-wildfire-e-star"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 35,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 7.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "htc-wildfire-e-star"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "HTC Wildfire E star costs PKR 6,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 ships with 112 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 has a 5 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, HTC Wildfire E star or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "HTC Wildfire E star comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.3 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 HTC Wildfire E star and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "HTC Wildfire E star is listed at PKR 29,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes HTC Wildfire E star cheaper by PKR 6,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, HTC Wildfire E star or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "HTC Wildfire E star scores higher in our camera assessment. HTC Wildfire E star uses a 8 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, HTC Wildfire E star or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. HTC Wildfire E star carries a 3000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, HTC Wildfire E star or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "HTC Wildfire E star is the stronger gaming phone here. HTC Wildfire E star runs the Unisoc SC9832E (28 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/)."
}