OnePlus Nord CE 2
OnePlus
PKR 73,999
73/100 overall
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OnePlus Nord CE 2 vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedOnePlus Nord CE 2 takes it by 25.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 2 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 2 | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 73,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | February 17, 2022 (global launch), early 2022 availability | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 160.6 × 73.2 × 7.8 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 173 g Better | 193 g |
| Water resistance | None | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.43 in | 6.75-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~409 ppi) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | Fluid AMOLED, HDR10+, 90 Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6 nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 11 with OxygenOS (upgradable) | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 128 GB / 256 GB Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated/varies by market) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP wide Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps (typical support) | 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 SUPERVOOC fast charging Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (region dependent) | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C, 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 Nord CE 2 or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
What is the price of OnePlus Nord CE 2 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord CE 2 or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus Nord CE 2 or ZTE nubia A57?
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.
Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord CE 2 or ZTE nubia A57?
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).
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