Head to head

Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC takes it by 26.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 29,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date May 22, 2023 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 170.6 × 77.5 × 8.6 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.82 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Tempered glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.3GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.7GHz Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 13 XOS 12.6 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB \ 8GB (Expandable RAM supported) Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB eMMC 5.1 64GB/128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 16 MP (Wide, PDAF) AI Secondary Lens Dual-LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP Wide Dual-LED Flash HDR 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000mAh, Li-Po (Lithium Polymer), Non-removable Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported USB Type-C OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.