{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/itel-zeno-100-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:07:42+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "itel Zeno 100 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The itel Zeno 100 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 Zeno 100 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 19,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "itel Zeno 100",
            "slug": "itel-zeno-100",
            "brand": "itel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/itel/itel-zeno-100/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-10_51_35-AM-1024x819.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 19999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-18T05:55:09+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": "March 6, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "~190g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass protection (reported by retailer listings, not fully confirmed officially)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7100 (28nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.2GHz",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8322",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Go Edition) with itel OS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "3GB /4GB Virtual RAM Expansion up to 4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card supported up to 2TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8MP AI Camera LED Flash HDR Portrait Mode Panorama Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection Digital Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP AI Beauty Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W Wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Dual-band Wi-Fi 5",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 38.3,
                "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-zeno-100",
        "margin": 22.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-zeno-100": 54,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "itel-zeno-100"
            },
            {
                "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-zeno-100": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "itel-zeno-100"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-zeno-100": 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-zeno-100": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "itel-zeno-100": 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-zeno-100": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 38.3
                },
                "leader": "itel-zeno-100"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "itel Zeno 100 costs PKR 16,500 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 Zeno 100 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "itel Zeno 100 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.6 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 Zeno 100 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "itel Zeno 100 is listed at PKR 19,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes itel Zeno 100 cheaper by PKR 16,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, itel Zeno 100 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "itel Zeno 100 scores higher in our camera assessment. itel Zeno 100 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 Zeno 100 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. itel Zeno 100 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 Zeno 100 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "itel Zeno 100 is the stronger gaming phone here. itel Zeno 100 runs the Unisoc T7100 (28nm) 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/)."
}