{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-ace-5-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T17:09:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus Ace 5 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The OnePlus Ace 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 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 88,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus Ace 5",
            "slug": "oneplus-ace-5",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-ace-5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-11_47_05-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 88999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T06:58:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 87,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 83.5,
                "overall": 86
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 26, 2024 (official launch globally/Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 (dust/water resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Crystal Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with ColorOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps (front), gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion 6415 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W fast charging (est.)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum",
                    "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": "oneplus-ace-5",
        "margin": 37.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "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-ace-5": 86,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 90,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 62.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 83.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 52,500 less.",
        "OnePlus Ace 5 packs a 1,415 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus Ace 5 charges 57.5W faster.",
        "OnePlus Ace 5 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus Ace 5 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "OnePlus Ace 5 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "OnePlus Ace 5 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus Ace 5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 37.9 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 OnePlus Ace 5 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 is listed at PKR 88,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 52,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus Ace 5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus Ace 5 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, OnePlus Ace 5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 leads on battery. OnePlus Ace 5 carries a 6415 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Ace 5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Ace 5 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) 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/)."
}