{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-racing-edition-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T11:48:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 47 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 57,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-40-racing-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-racing-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-13-2026-10_28_14-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 57999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-13T05:38:36+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 75 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1300 nits (peak) Always-On Display In-display fingerprint scanner",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 XOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB Extended RAM up to 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF 2 MP, Depth Sensor AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Super Night Mode, Portrait, AI Cam, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Documents Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, Wide Dual-LED Flash, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W All-Round FastCharge 2.0 20W Wireless MagCharge Wireless Reverse Charging Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging 2.0 Powered by Infinix Cheetah X1 charging chip"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "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": 88.8,
                "overall": 47
            },
            "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-note-40-racing-edition",
        "margin": 31.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-racing-edition": 58,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "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-note-40-racing-edition": 86,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-racing-edition": 69.6,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-racing-edition": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-racing-edition": 75,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-racing-edition": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 88.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-racing-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 21,500 less.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition charges 22.5W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 31.2 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 Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 21,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition 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, Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm) 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/)."
}