{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-neo8-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T21:32:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Neo8 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Realme Neo8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 115,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Neo8",
            "slug": "realme-neo8",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-neo8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-4-2026-11_02_14-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 115999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-14T08:15:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 66.3,
                "overall": 86.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "22 January 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162 × 77.1 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "215 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2772 pixels ( 450 ppi )",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors 165 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 829",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with ( Realme UI 7.0 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB (LPDDR5X)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB 512GB 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide), f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto, 3.5× optical zoom, OIS 8 MP ultrawide LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (non-removable) 8000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging UFCS / PPS support Bypass charging for gaming"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint 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-neo8",
        "margin": 38.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo8": 70,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            },
            {
                "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-neo8": 98,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo8": 90,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo8": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo8": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "realme-neo8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-neo8": 66.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 79,500 less.",
        "Realme Neo8 packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme Neo8 charges 57.5W faster.",
        "Realme Neo8 offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme Neo8 ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Realme Neo8 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Realme Neo8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Neo8 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 38.8 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 Neo8 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 is listed at PKR 115,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 79,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Neo8 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme Neo8 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 Neo8 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 leads on battery. Realme Neo8 carries a 8000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Neo8 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Neo8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Neo8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) 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/)."
}