{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realmenarzo-90-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T09:30:43+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo 90 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo 90 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 47 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 59,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Narzo 90",
            "slug": "realmenarzo-90",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realmenarzo-90/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-14-2025-11_54_11-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-14T06:57:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 84.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Coming Soon (Expected 2026)",
                    "Dimensions": "158.4 x 75.2 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "181 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.57 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2372 pixels (~397 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1B colors",
                    "Protection": "ArmorShell glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G615 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 OS with Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6/8/12 GB (variants)",
                    "Internal storage": "128/256 GB (variants)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, f/1.8) + 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30/60 fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Fingerprint (side-mounted)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 83.7,
                "overall": 46.5
            },
            "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": "realmenarzo-90",
        "margin": 38.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "realmenarzo-90"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 82,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "realmenarzo-90"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 90,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "realmenarzo-90"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "realmenarzo-90"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 62.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "realmenarzo-90"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realmenarzo-90": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 83.7
                },
                "leader": "realmenarzo-90"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 23,500 less.",
        "Realme Narzo 90 packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme Narzo 90 charges 57.5W faster.",
        "Realme Narzo 90 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme Narzo 90 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Realme Narzo 90 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Realme Narzo 90 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo 90 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 38.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, 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 90 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90 is listed at PKR 59,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 23,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo 90 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme Narzo 90 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 Narzo 90 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90 leads on battery. Realme Narzo 90 carries a 6500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo 90 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo 90 runs the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 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/)."
}