{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nokia-x20-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:07:34+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nokia X20 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Nokia X20 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 54,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Nokia X20",
            "slug": "nokia-x20",
            "brand": "Nokia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nokia/nokia-x20/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-14-2025-12_38_57-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-18T07:39:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 56.7,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2021 (Official) | Available in Pakistan mid-2021",
                    "Dimensions": "167.7 × 76.8 × 9.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "220 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, HDR10",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold + 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 619",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11 (Android One), upgradable to Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4470 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, 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": 96.5,
                "overall": 47.8
            },
            "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": "nokia-x20",
        "margin": 21.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "nokia-x20": 56,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "nokia-x20"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "nokia-x20": 89,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "nokia-x20"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "nokia-x20": 56.7,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nokia-x20": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "nokia-x20": 37.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "nokia-x20"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "nokia-x20": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 96.5
                },
                "leader": "nokia-x20"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 18,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 packs a 530 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.",
        "Nokia X20 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Nokia X20 has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nokia X20 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Nokia X20 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.8 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 Nokia X20 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nokia X20 is listed at PKR 54,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 18,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Nokia X20 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Nokia X20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Nokia X20 uses a 64 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, Nokia X20 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Nokia X20 carries a 4470 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Nokia X20 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Nokia X20 is the stronger gaming phone here. Nokia X20 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm) 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/)."
}