{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-phone-4a-pro-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T18:31:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing Phone 4a Pro vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. 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 189,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Nothing Phone 4a Pro",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-4a-pro",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-4a-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-11_09_25-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-12T06:20:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 64.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 34,
                "overall": 70.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April, 2026",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (dust & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core processor",
                    "GPU": "Adreno series",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with Nothing OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB /12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Main sensor 50 MP Ultra-wide sensor 50 MP Telephoto / Periscope sensor LED Flash HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K / Full HD video support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5500 mAh Li-Ion battery",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 support",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-phone-4a-pro",
        "margin": 22.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-4a-pro": 59,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-4a-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-phone-4a-pro": 93,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-4a-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-4a-pro": 64.2,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-4a-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-4a-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-4a-pro": 62.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-4a-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-4a-pro": 34,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 153,500 less.",
        "Nothing Phone 4a Pro packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Nothing Phone 4a Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Nothing Phone 4a Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Nothing Phone 4a Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Nothing Phone 4a Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing Phone 4a Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 4a Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 Phone 4a Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 4a Pro is listed at PKR 189,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 153,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 4a Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 4a Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Nothing Phone 4a Pro 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 is better for gaming, Nothing Phone 4a Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 4a Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing Phone 4a Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 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/)."
}