{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-nord-ce5-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T17:52:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus Nord CE5 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The OnePlus Nord CE5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 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 82,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus Nord CE5",
            "slug": "oneplus-nord-ce5",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-ce5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-10_48_31-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 82999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-03T06:00:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 78.8,
                "overall": 76.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 8, 2025 (Global/Regional)",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "Full HD+ (1080 × 2412 pixels approx.)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali (variant not confirmed)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( OxygenOS )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Main) Secondary sensor (depth/ultrawide – not confirmed) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging (likely 80W or higher)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes (version not confirmed)",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: In-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "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-nord-ce5",
        "margin": 28.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-ce5": 58,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5"
            },
            {
                "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-ce5": 86,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-ce5": 78.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-ce5": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-ce5": 62.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-ce5": 78.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 46,500 less.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE5 charges 57.5W faster.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE5 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE5 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE5 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE5 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus Nord CE5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28.1 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 CE5 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 is listed at PKR 82,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 46,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord CE5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus Nord CE5 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 Nord CE5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 leads on battery. OnePlus Nord CE5 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord CE5 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord CE5 runs the MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC) 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/)."
}