{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-nord-n30-se-vs-zte-nubia-a57/", "generated": "2026-10-20T17:39:47+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "OnePlus Nord N30 SE vs ZTE nubia A57", "answer": "The OnePlus Nord N30 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 47 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 49,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "OnePlus Nord N30 SE", "slug": "oneplus-nord-n30-se", "brand": "OnePlus", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-n30-se/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_43_41-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 49999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-31T05:56:37+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 58, "camera": 79, "battery": 66.6, "display": 87, "memory": 25, "value": 100, "overall": 68.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "January 31, 2024", "Dimensions": "165.6 × 76 × 8 mm", "Weight": "193 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.72-inch", "Resolution": "Full HD+ (1080 × 2400 pixels)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD Standard 60Hz refresh rate ~392 PPI pixel density", "Protection": "No official display protection" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 13 OxygenOS 13.1" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X", "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, PDAF) 2 MP (depth) LED flash, HDR, Panorama", "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery", "Wired charging": "33W SUPERVOOC fast charging Advertised to reach about 51% in 30 minutes" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)", "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with 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": 89.5, "overall": 47.1 }, "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-n30-se", "margin": 21.2, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "oneplus-nord-n30-se": 58, "zte-nubia-a57": 13 }, "leader": "oneplus-nord-n30-se" }, { "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-n30-se": 79, "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6 }, "leader": "oneplus-nord-n30-se" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "oneplus-nord-n30-se": 66.6, "zte-nubia-a57": 64 }, "leader": "oneplus-nord-n30-se" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "oneplus-nord-n30-se": 87, "zte-nubia-a57": 87 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "oneplus-nord-n30-se": 25, "zte-nubia-a57": 25 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "oneplus-nord-n30-se": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 89.5 }, "leader": "oneplus-nord-n30-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 13,500 less.", "OnePlus Nord N30 SE charges 10.5W faster.", "OnePlus Nord N30 SE has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, OnePlus Nord N30 SE or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. 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 N30 SE and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 SE is listed at PKR 49,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 13,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord N30 SE or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus Nord N30 SE 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 N30 SE or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 SE leads on battery. OnePlus Nord N30 SE carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord N30 SE or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord N30 SE runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7nm) 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/)." }