Head to head

Nokia X20 vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Nokia X20 takes it by 21.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Nokia X20 leads

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

Camera Nokia X20 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 Nokia X20 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Nokia X20 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Nokia X20 if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Nokia X20 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 2021 (Official) | Available in Pakistan mid-2021 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 167.7 × 76.8 × 9.1 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 220 g 193 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, HDR10 IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold + 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 460 Silver) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 619 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 11 (Android One), upgradable to Android 13 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 64 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP wide Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4470 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W wired 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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, Nokia X20 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Nokia X20 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Nokia X20 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Nokia X20 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Nokia X20 or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.