OnePlus 9E
OnePlus
PKR 29,999
79/100 overall
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OnePlus 9E vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
43/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedOnePlus 9E takes it by 36.4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the OnePlus 9E if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9E | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 29,999 Cheaper | PKR 36,499 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | March 2021 (China) | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 189 g Better | 193 g |
| Water resistance | no official IP rating | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.55 inches | 6.75-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 ppi) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 + 3×2.42 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 11, OxygenOS (upgradable) | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 128 GB / 256 GB Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | • 48 MP wide (IMX586, f/1.8) • 16 MP ultra-wide • 2 MP monochrome Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP wide Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 65W wired fast charging (Warp Charge) Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), 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, OnePlus 9E or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
What is the price of OnePlus 9E and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, OnePlus 9E or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus 9E or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 9E or ZTE nubia A57?
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).
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