{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a08-vs-zte-nubia-a77/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T09:40:22+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A08 vs ZTE nubia A77",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A77 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 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 A77",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a77",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-a77/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_37_17-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T05:52:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 53,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 97.5,
                "overall": 67.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "168 × 77 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~265 ppi.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-a08",
        "margin": 4.5,
        "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-a77": 53
                },
                "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-a77": 79
                },
                "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-a77": 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-a77": 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-a77": 31.3
                },
                "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-a77": 97.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A77 costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 packs a 830 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 charges 2.5W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 offers 2 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia A77 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 A77 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 is listed at PKR 44,999 and ZTE nubia A77 at PKR 42,999. That makes ZTE nubia A77 cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A08 carries a 5830 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A77 a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A08 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while ZTE nubia A77 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6 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/)."
}