{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-smart-10-plus-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T14:18:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Smart 10 Plus vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Infinix Smart 10 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 43 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Smart 10 Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Smart 10 Plus",
            "slug": "infinix-smart-10-plus",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-smart-10-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-10_26_03-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 27999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T05:31:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "14 June 2025 (announced), available in Pakistan from early August 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77 × 8.0–8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz, up to 700 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "No confirmed Gorilla Glass protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with XOS 15.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB (with extended RAM support)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP wide with dual-LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 51.3,
                "overall": 43.3
            },
            "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-smart-10-plus",
        "margin": 23.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-10-plus": 51,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-10-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-smart-10-plus": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-10-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-10-plus": 74.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-10-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-10-plus": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-10-plus": 25,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-10-plus": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 51.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-10-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Smart 10 Plus costs PKR 8,500 less.",
        "Infinix Smart 10 Plus packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 has a 5 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Smart 10 Plus or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 10 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 Smart 10 Plus and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 10 Plus is listed at PKR 27,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Infinix Smart 10 Plus cheaper by PKR 8,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Smart 10 Plus or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 10 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Smart 10 Plus 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, Infinix Smart 10 Plus or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 10 Plus leads on battery. Infinix Smart 10 Plus 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 Smart 10 Plus or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 10 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Smart 10 Plus runs the Unisoc T7250 (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/)."
}