Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A27 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 15 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy A27 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging and 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 86,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy A27 takes it by 26.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A27 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy A27 leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia A57 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Samsung Galaxy A27 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy A27 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 50,500 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy A27 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy A27 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy A27 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Samsung Galaxy A27 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A27 if…

you care most about performance, camera, display and memory & storage.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A27 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 86,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance Not listed IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~393 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Exynos (unspecified model) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU 2.4 GHz Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali GPU Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16, OneUI 8.0 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (shared SIM slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Triple: 50 MP (wide, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro), LED flash Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 13 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging Fast charging 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.4 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Fingerprint Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 A27 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A27 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.1 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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A27 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy A27 is listed at PKR 86,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 50,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A27 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A27 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A27 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A27 or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A27 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A27 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A27 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A27 runs the Exynos (unspecified model) 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.