{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/itel-a90-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T07:11:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "itel A90 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The itel A90 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 42 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The itel A90 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 20,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "itel A90",
            "slug": "itel-a90",
            "brand": "itel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/itel/itel-a90/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-16-2025-10_17_09-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 20999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-23T05:06:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2025 (Pakistan)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "UNISOC T7100 (Octa-core)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition) with itel OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB (+8 GB extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "Up to 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD up to ~1 TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP + Light Sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-ion 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, face ID, 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": 38.5,
                "overall": 42
            },
            "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-a90",
        "margin": 25,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-a90": 54,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "itel-a90"
            },
            {
                "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-a90": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "itel-a90"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-a90": 62.1,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-a90": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-a90": 37.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "itel-a90"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-a90": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 38.5
                },
                "leader": "itel-a90"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "itel A90 costs PKR 15,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.",
        "itel A90 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, itel A90 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "itel A90 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 itel A90 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "itel A90 is listed at PKR 20,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes itel A90 cheaper by PKR 15,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, itel A90 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "itel A90 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, itel A90 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "itel A90 is the stronger gaming phone here. itel A90 runs the UNISOC T7100 (Octa-core) 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/)."
}