{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a26-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T14:20:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A26 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A26 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A26",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a26",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-16-2026-10_33_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T05:39:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 76.3,
                "overall": 75.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2–19, 2025 (depending on region)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2340 × 1080 pixels,",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1380 (5 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.4 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 50 MP (wide, OIS) • 8 MP (ultrawide) • 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25 W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted or under-display depending on region) (typical) Accelerometer, proximity, gyro",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 48.1
            },
            "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-a26",
        "margin": 27.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 62,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a26"
            },
            {
                "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-a26": 98,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a26"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 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-a26": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a26"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a26"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 76.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 48,500 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A26 charges 2.5W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A26 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A26 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A26 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A26 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A26 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. 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 A26 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 is listed at PKR 84,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 48,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A26 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A26 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 A26 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A26 runs the Exynos 1380 (5 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/)."
}