Head to head

Itel A100C vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Feb 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Itel A100C takes it by 23 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Itel A100C leads

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

Camera Itel A100C leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia A57 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia A57 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Itel A100C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Itel A100C if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Itel A100C ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 17,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date early January 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.56-inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 90 Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T7100 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8322 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 (Go Edition) ( itel OS) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 2 / 4 GB + virtual 4GB
Internal storage 64 GB 64GB/128GB Better
Card slot virtual_ram: Supported Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 8 MP LED flash, HDR 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 5 MP 8 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10W wired 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.1 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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, Itel A100C or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Itel A100C and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Itel A100C or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Itel A100C or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Itel A100C or ZTE nubia A57?

Itel A100C is the stronger gaming phone here. Itel A100C runs the Unisoc T7100 while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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.