{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-cmf-phone-1-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T12:03:03+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, 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 84,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Nothing CMF Phone 1",
            "slug": "nothing-cmf-phone-1",
            "brand": "CMF",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/cmf/nothing-cmf-phone-1/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-11_20_01-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-22T06:48:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 76,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 78.2,
                "overall": 76.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2024 (launched globally; Pakistan availability approx early-2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 77 × ~8.2–9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "197–202 g",
                    "Water resistance": "ip52"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ (~2000 nits peak)",
                    "Protection": "typical AMOLED protective glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with Nothing OS (upgradable toward Android 15)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main (wide) + 2 MP depth",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired (no official wireless)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP52 splash/dust resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "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": 100,
                "overall": 48.1
            },
            "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": "nothing-cmf-phone-1",
        "margin": 28.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 76,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 85,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 66.6,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 78.2,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 48,000 less.",
        "Nothing CMF Phone 1 charges 10.5W faster.",
        "Nothing CMF Phone 1 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Nothing CMF Phone 1 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Nothing CMF Phone 1 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. 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 Nothing CMF Phone 1 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 is listed at PKR 84,499 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 48,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 scores higher in our camera assessment. Nothing CMF Phone 1 uses a 50 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, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 leads on battery. Nothing CMF Phone 1 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing CMF Phone 1 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4 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/)."
}