{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-nord-ce-2-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T10:56:26+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus Nord CE 2 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 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 73,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus Nord CE 2",
            "slug": "oneplus-nord-ce-2",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-ce-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-30-2025-10_51_44-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 73999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-07T07:35:02+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 68.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 83.9,
                "overall": 73.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 17, 2022 (global launch), early 2022 availability",
                    "Dimensions": "160.6 × 73.2 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "173 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.43 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~409 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Fluid AMOLED, HDR10+, 90 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11 with OxygenOS (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated/varies by market)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps (typical support)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired SUPERVOOC 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",
                    "NFC": "Yes (region dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), 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": "oneplus-nord-ce-2",
        "margin": 25.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-ce-2": 57,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce-2"
            },
            {
                "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-nord-ce-2": 86,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-ce-2": 68.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-ce-2": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-ce-2": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-ce-2": 83.9,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 37,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE 2 charges 42.5W faster.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE 2 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE 2 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE 2 has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE 2 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus Nord CE 2 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.1 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 Nord CE 2 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE 2 is listed at PKR 73,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 37,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord CE 2 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus Nord CE 2 uses a 64 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 Nord CE 2 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE 2 leads on battery. OnePlus Nord CE 2 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 Nord CE 2 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord CE 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6 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/)."
}