Head to head

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 May 2026.

The short answer

The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 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 84,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite takes it by 28.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 48,500 less.
  • OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite charges 22.5W faster.
  • OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 84,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 12, 2026. July 30, 2026
Dimensions 165.7 x 76 x 8.5 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 208 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.72 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, FHD+ Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 144Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not officially confirmed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex (4nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 4 × Cortex-A78 cores 4 × Cortex-A55 cores Octa-core
GPU Mali-G615 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 with OxygenOS 16 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot Yes, expandable storage supported Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, Main 2 MP, Depth Sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K video recording 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 7000 mAh, non-removable Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported 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 CE6 Lite or ZTE nubia A57?

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 CE6 Lite and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is listed at PKR 84,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 48,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or ZTE nubia A57?

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite uses a 50 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 CE6 Lite or ZTE nubia A57?

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on battery. OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or ZTE nubia A57?

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex (4nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.