Head to head

Oscal Tiger 8 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 May 2026.

The short answer

The Oscal Tiger 8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 48 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 56,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oscal Tiger 8 takes it by 25 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Oscal Tiger 8 leads

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

Camera Oscal Tiger 8 leads

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

Battery & charging Oscal Tiger 8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Oscal Tiger 8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Oscal Tiger 8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 20,500 less.
  • Oscal Tiger 8 charges 10.5W faster.
  • Oscal Tiger 8 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Oscal Tiger 8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Oscal Tiger 8 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Oscal Tiger 8 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Oscal Tiger 8 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 56,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 2025 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.6 × 8.9 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 193 g Better
Water resistance basic splash resistance only IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection basic scratch-resistant glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB (+ virtual RAM support) Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSD card supported Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth) LED flash HDR Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W fast charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Yes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Yes 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 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, Oscal Tiger 8 or ZTE nubia A57?

Oscal Tiger 8 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.

What is the price of Oscal Tiger 8 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Oscal Tiger 8 is listed at PKR 56,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 20,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oscal Tiger 8 or ZTE nubia A57?

Oscal Tiger 8 scores higher in our camera assessment. Oscal Tiger 8 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, Oscal Tiger 8 or ZTE nubia A57?

Oscal Tiger 8 leads on battery. Oscal Tiger 8 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oscal Tiger 8 or ZTE nubia A57?

Oscal Tiger 8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oscal Tiger 8 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) 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.