{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-16-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T13:06:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": " Realme 16 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The  Realme 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 86,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": " Realme 16",
            "slug": "realme-16",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-18-2026-12_14_18-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 86999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-18T07:18:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 85,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 77,
                "overall": 77.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Feb (2026)",
                    "Dimensions": "158.3 × 75.1 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "183 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66-IP69K resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (Full HD+) ( ~401 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 240 Hz Up to ~1000 nits",
                    "Protection": "AGC DT-Star D+ tempered glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16( realme UI 7.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + 2 MP auxiliary",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps / 60fps Gyro-EIS (electronic stabilization)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "60 W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 48.1
            },
            "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": "realme-16",
        "margin": 29.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 59,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "realme-16"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "realme-16": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 85,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "realme-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "realme-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 62.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "realme-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 77,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 50,500 less.",
        " Realme 16 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        " Realme 16 charges 37.5W faster.",
        " Realme 16 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        " Realme 16 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        " Realme 16 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        " Realme 16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better,  Realme 16 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": " Realme 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 29.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. 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  Realme 16 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": " Realme 16 is listed at PKR 86,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 50,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera,  Realme 16 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": " Realme 16 scores higher in our camera assessment.  Realme 16 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,  Realme 16 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": " Realme 16 leads on battery.  Realme 16 carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 60W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming,  Realme 16 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": " Realme 16 is the stronger gaming phone here.  Realme 16 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo 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/)."
}