{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a16-vs-zte-nubia-a57/", "generated": "2026-10-15T10:57:15+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A16 vs ZTE nubia A57", "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 47 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 54,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Samsung Galaxy A16", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a16", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a16/", "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": "2026-01-14T05:56:54+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 58, "camera": 84, "battery": 64.6, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 100, "overall": 73.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Announced October 7, 2024; released October 25, 2024", "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm", "Weight": "200 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 in", "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 px (~396 ppi)", "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 90Hz", "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 14 with One UI 6.1 (upgradable up to at least Android 16 / One UI 8)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6 GB or 8 GB", "Internal storage": "128 GB or 256 GB", "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro", "Selfie camera": "13 MP", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "25W wired" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes (region-dependent)", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyro", "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": 89.9, "overall": 47.1 }, "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", "margin": 26.8, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16": 58, "zte-nubia-a57": 13 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16" }, { "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": 84, "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16": 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": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 87 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16" }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16": 50, "zte-nubia-a57": 25 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 89.9 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 18,500 less.", "Samsung Galaxy A16 charges 2.5W faster.", "Samsung Galaxy A16 offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Samsung Galaxy A16 ships with 128 GB more storage.", "Samsung Galaxy A16 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.", "Samsung Galaxy A16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 Samsung Galaxy A16 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 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 or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A16 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 or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A16 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (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/)." }