{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-note-80-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:12:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Note 80 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Realme Note 80 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 62 against 46 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 39,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Note 80",
            "slug": "realme-note-80",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-note-80/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-10_13_13-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T05:16:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 22,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 62.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 30, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "CPU": "1.8 GHz Octa Core",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Realme UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB (+8 GB extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes (microSD)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual Camera: 50 MP + LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (expected)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted) Proximity",
                    "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": 80.2,
                "overall": 46.2
            },
            "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-note-80",
        "margin": 15.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-note-80": 22,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "realme-note-80"
            },
            {
                "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-note-80": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-note-80"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-note-80": 73.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "realme-note-80"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-note-80": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-note-80": 37.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "realme-note-80"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-note-80": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 80.2
                },
                "leader": "realme-note-80"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 3,500 less.",
        "Realme Note 80 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.",
        "Realme Note 80 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme Note 80 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Note 80 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Note 80 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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 Note 80 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Note 80 is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 3,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Note 80 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Note 80 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme Note 80 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 Note 80 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Note 80 leads on battery. Realme Note 80 carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}