Head to head

Oppo A18 128GB vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Oppo A18 128GB is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 65 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Oppo A18 128GB is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oppo A18 128GB takes it by 19.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Oppo A18 128GB leads

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

Camera Oppo A18 128GB leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia A57 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Oppo A18 128GB leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Oppo A18 128GB costs PKR 1,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.
  • ZTE nubia A57 has a 5 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Oppo A18 128GB if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo A18 128GB ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 34,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date September 2023 (Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 163.7 × 75.0 × 8.2 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 188 g Better 193 g
Water resistance no guaranteed protection IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.56 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels (~269 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Panda Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 8 MP wide + 2 MP depth 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 5 MP 8 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10W wired 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM 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 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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, Oppo A18 128GB or ZTE nubia A57?

Oppo A18 128GB comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.7 points. It wins on performance, camera 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.

What is the price of Oppo A18 128GB and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Oppo A18 128GB is listed at PKR 34,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Oppo A18 128GB cheaper by PKR 1,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo A18 128GB or ZTE nubia A57?

Oppo A18 128GB scores higher in our camera assessment. Oppo A18 128GB uses a 8 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, Oppo A18 128GB or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Oppo A18 128GB carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo A18 128GB or ZTE nubia A57?

Oppo A18 128GB is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo A18 128GB runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) 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.