{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-narzo-n65-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T18:24:02+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo N65 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo N65 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 46 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 42,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Narzo N65",
            "slug": "realme-narzo-n65",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-narzo-n65/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-09_45_38-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T05:01:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 31, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 76.1 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz 16.7 Million Colors",
                    "Protection": "Standard reinforced glass (manufacturer does not specify Gorilla Glass)."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 up to 2.4GHz 6× Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 Realme UI 5.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X (Dynamic RAM Expansion)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card up to 2TB (hybrid slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, PDAF AI auxiliary sensor Night Mode Portrait Street Mode Panorama Pro Mode Time-lapse Slow Motion Text Scanner Dual-View Video Hi-Res",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP f/2.0 AI Beauty Portrait HDR Panorama Night Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps 720p @30fps Slow Motion"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired fast charging Reverse wired charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Hybrid Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 77.7,
                "overall": 45.9
            },
            "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-narzo-n65",
        "margin": 21.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 56,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-n65"
            },
            {
                "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-narzo-n65": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-n65"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 62.1,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 31.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-n65"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 77.7
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-n65"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 6,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.",
        "Realme Narzo N65 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme Narzo N65 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo N65 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo N65 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme Narzo N65 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo N65 is listed at PKR 42,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 6,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo N65 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo N65 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme Narzo N65 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 is better for gaming, Realme Narzo N65 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo N65 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo N65 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) 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/)."
}