{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/itel-a100c-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T14:23:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Itel A100C vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Itel A100C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 65 against 42 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 Itel A100C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 17,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Itel A100C",
            "slug": "itel-a100c",
            "brand": "itel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/itel/itel-a100c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-23-2026-12_06_38-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 17999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-25T06:29:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "early January 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.56-inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7100",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8322",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Go Edition) ( itel OS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "2 / 4 GB + virtual",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "virtual_ram: Supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP LED flash, HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "720p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "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": 34.5,
                "overall": 41.6
            },
            "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": "itel-a100c",
        "margin": 23,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-a100c": 54,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "itel-a100c"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "itel-a100c": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "itel-a100c"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-a100c": 60.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-a100c": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-a100c": 18.8,
                    "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": {
                    "itel-a100c": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 34.5
                },
                "leader": "itel-a100c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Itel A100C costs PKR 18,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 has a 5 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Itel A100C or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Itel A100C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23 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 Itel A100C and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Itel A100C is listed at PKR 17,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Itel A100C cheaper by PKR 18,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Itel A100C or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Itel A100C scores higher in our camera assessment. Itel A100C 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, Itel A100C or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Itel A100C carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Itel A100C or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Itel A100C is the stronger gaming phone here. Itel A100C runs the Unisoc T7100 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/)."
}