Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G takes it by 20.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A16 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy A16 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy A16 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy A16 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A16 5G ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Q4 2024 (Pakistan availability varies by market) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight ~200 g 193 g Better
Water resistance None officially specified IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type PLS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Android 14 One UI Core 6 Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 (One UI Core 6) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB / 6 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 64 GB / 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25W wired Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported USB Type-C OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.