{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a08-vs-zte-nubia-a57/", "generated": "2026-09-13T15:10:53+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A08 vs ZTE nubia A57", "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 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 44,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Samsung Galaxy A08", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a08", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a08/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-30-2026-09_44_09-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 44999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-30T04:59:49+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 57, "camera": 82, "battery": 74.3, "display": 87, "memory": 37.5, "value": 100, "overall": 71.6 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Expected October 15, 2026", "Dimensions": "167.4 × 76.3 × 8.0 mm (Expected)", "Weight": "195 g (Expected)", "Water resistance": "IP54 (Expected)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7-inch", "Resolution": "720 × 1600 Pixels, ~262 PPI Density", "Panel type": "PLS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate,", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected)" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core up to 2.2GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 17, One UI" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB / 8GB", "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB", "Card slot": "Expandable via microSDXC" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama", "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, HDR", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Rear & Front)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5,830 mAh (Rated), 6,000 mAh (Typical), 25W Fast Charging, Non-Removable Li-Po Battery", "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging (Wired)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor", "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": 76.3, "overall": 45.8 }, "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": "samsung-galaxy-a08", "margin": 25.8, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 57, "zte-nubia-a57": 13 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08" }, { "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": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 82, "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 74.3, "zte-nubia-a57": 64 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 87, "zte-nubia-a57": 87 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 37.5, "zte-nubia-a57": 25 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 76.3 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 8,500 less.", "Samsung Galaxy A08 packs a 830 mAh larger battery.", "Samsung Galaxy A08 charges 2.5W faster.", "Samsung Galaxy A08 offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Samsung Galaxy A08 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.8 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 Samsung Galaxy A08 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 is listed at PKR 44,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 8,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A08 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, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A08 carries a 5830 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 22W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A08 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (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/)." }