{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-16x-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T15:14:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 16x vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Realme 16x is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 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 69,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 16x",
            "slug": "realme-16x",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-16x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-26-2026-10_36_30-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 69999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-26T05:41:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 52,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 70,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 79.6,
                "overall": 66.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Late 2026 (unofficial)",
                    "Water resistance": "Not specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (expected at launch)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes (microSD card support )"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main 8 MP secondary 2 MP tertiary Flash: LED",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP single sensor",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000 mAh (non-removable)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted scanner Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB-C v2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-16x",
        "margin": 18.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16x": 52,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "realme-16x"
            },
            {
                "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-16x": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-16x"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16x": 70,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "realme-16x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16x": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16x": 31.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "realme-16x"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16x": 79.6,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 33,500 less.",
        "Realme 16x packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 16x offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme 16x has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 16x or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme 16x comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 16x and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 16x is listed at PKR 69,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 33,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 16x or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme 16x scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme 16x 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 16x or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme 16x leads on battery. Realme 16x carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 16x or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme 16x is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 16x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 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/)."
}