{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-9e-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:02:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus 9E vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 9E is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 43 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The OnePlus 9E is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 9E",
            "slug": "oneplus-9e",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-9e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-2-2025-11_19_00-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T07:33:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 81,
                "battery": 68.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2021 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 + 3×2.42 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 650",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, OxygenOS (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (IMX586, f/1.8) • 16 MP ultra-wide • 2 MP monochrome",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired fast charging (Warp Charge)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), 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": 45.4,
                "overall": 42.7
            },
            "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": "oneplus-9e",
        "margin": 36.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 72,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 81,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 68.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 62.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 45.4
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 9E costs PKR 6,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 9E charges 42.5W faster.",
        "OnePlus 9E offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus 9E ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "OnePlus 9E has a 35 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "OnePlus 9E uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus 9E or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 36.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, 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 OnePlus 9E and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E is listed at PKR 29,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes OnePlus 9E cheaper by PKR 6,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus 9E or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus 9E uses a 48 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, OnePlus 9E or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E leads on battery. OnePlus 9E carries a 4500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 65W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 9E or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 9E runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 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/)."
}