Head to head

itel Zeno 100 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

itel Zeno 100 takes it by 22.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance itel Zeno 100 leads

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

Camera itel Zeno 100 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 Zeno 100 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the itel Zeno 100 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 Zeno 100 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 19,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date March 6, 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 163.9 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight ~190g Better 193 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.6 Inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 Pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Panda Glass protection (reported by retailer listings, not fully confirmed officially) Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T7100 (28nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.2GHz Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8322 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 (Go Edition) with itel OS 15 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 3GB /4GB Virtual RAM Expansion up to 4GB 4GB
Internal storage 64GB 64GB/128GB Better
Card slot microSD Card supported up to 2TB Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 8MP AI Camera LED Flash HDR Portrait Mode Panorama Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection Digital Zoom 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 5MP AI Beauty Portrait Mode 8 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po non-removable 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 Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Face Unlock Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C OTG support 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 Zeno 100 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of itel Zeno 100 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, itel Zeno 100 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, itel Zeno 100 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, itel Zeno 100 or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.