{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-nord-n30-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T22:02:43+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus Nord N30 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The OnePlus Nord N30 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 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",
            "slug": "oneplus-nord-n30",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-n30/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-11_12_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-31T06:17:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 70.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 14, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "165.5 × 76 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No Official IP Rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.72 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 619",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 OxygenOS 13.1 (Latest Official Upgrade: Android 14)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (Wide), f/1.7, PDAF 2 MP (Macro), f/2.4 2 MP (Depth), f/2.4 LED Flash HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Scene Detection Digital Zoom Time-Lapse",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP (Wide), f/2.4 HDR Portrait Mode AI Beauty Face Unlock",
                    "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh (non-removable, Li-Po)",
                    "Wired charging": "50W SUPERVOOC fast charging support Charges up to 80% in approximately 30 minutes (manufacturer claim)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, 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": 84.7,
                "overall": 46.6
            },
            "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",
        "margin": 25,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-n30": 59,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-n30"
            },
            {
                "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": 83,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-n30"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-n30": 70.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-n30"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-n30": 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": 37.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-n30"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-n30": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 84.7
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-n30"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 13,500 less.",
        "OnePlus Nord N30 charges 27.5W faster.",
        "OnePlus Nord N30 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus Nord N30 has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus Nord N30 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage 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 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 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 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus Nord N30 uses a 108 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 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 leads on battery. OnePlus Nord N30 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 50W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord N30 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord N30 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm) 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/)."
}