{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a16-5g-vs-zte-nubia-a57/", "generated": "2026-10-17T13:10:19+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs ZTE nubia A57", "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 54,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a16-5g/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-10_46_32-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 54999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-14T06:18:16+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 56, "camera": 82, "battery": 64.6, "display": 87, "memory": 31.3, "value": 100, "overall": 68.8 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Q4 2024 (Pakistan availability varies by market)", "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm", "Weight": "~200 g", "Water resistance": "None officially specified" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)", "Panel type": "PLS LCD 90Hz", "Protection": "Android 14 One UI Core 6" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 14 (One UI Core 6)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB", "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB", "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth)", "Selfie camera": "8 MP", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "25W wired" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported" } } }, { "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": 97.7, "overall": 47.9 }, "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-a16-5g", "margin": 20.9, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 56, "zte-nubia-a57": 13 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g" }, { "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-a16-5g": 82, "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 64.6, "zte-nubia-a57": 64 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 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-a16-5g": 31.3, "zte-nubia-a57": 25 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 97.7 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 18,500 less.", "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G charges 2.5W faster.", "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.", "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 A16 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is listed at PKR 54,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 18,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 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 is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 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/)." }