{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-30-play-nfc-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T09:59:26+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 43 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-30-play-nfc/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-12-2026-10_07_21-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-12T05:17:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 22, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "170.6 × 77.5 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Tempered glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G37 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.3GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.7GHz",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 XOS 12.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB \\ 8GB (Expandable RAM supported)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "16 MP (Wide, PDAF) AI Secondary Lens Dual-LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Wide Dual-LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000mAh, Li-Po (Lithium Polymer), Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 52.7,
                "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": "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc",
        "margin": 26.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc": 55,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc": 74.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc": 37.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 52.7
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC costs PKR 6,500 less.",
        "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.",
        "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC has a 3 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.1 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 Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC is listed at PKR 29,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC cheaper by PKR 6,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC uses a 16 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, Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC leads on battery. Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (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/)."
}