Head to head

Oukitel C17 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 8 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Oukitel C17 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 Oukitel C17 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oukitel C17 takes it by 20.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Oukitel C17 leads

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

Camera Oukitel C17 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 Oukitel C17 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Oukitel C17 costs PKR 1,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.

Buy the Oukitel C17 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 Oukitel C17 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 34,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date January 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 163.6 × 75.9 × 9.3 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 198 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.52 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 540 × 1200 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1570 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 60Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Panda MN228 Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T310 (12nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Quad-core (1×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 3×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8300 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 3GB / 4GB 4GB
Internal storage 32GB / 128GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (up to 1TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP Wide Camera Aperture: f/2.2 Autofocus (AF) LED Flash HDR Panorama Portrait Mode Beauty Mode Face Detection Scene Recognition 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 5 MP Selfie Camera Aperture: f/2.2 8 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 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 10W Wired Charging 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Nano + Nano) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Proximity Sensor Hard Coulometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C OTG support 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, Oukitel C17 or ZTE nubia A57?

Oukitel C17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.6 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 Oukitel C17 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Oukitel C17 is listed at PKR 34,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Oukitel C17 cheaper by PKR 1,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oukitel C17 or ZTE nubia A57?

Oukitel C17 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Oukitel C17 or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Oukitel C17 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, Oukitel C17 or ZTE nubia A57?

Oukitel C17 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oukitel C17 runs the Unisoc T310 (12nm) 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.