{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-f17-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T16:47:07+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy F17 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy F17 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 46 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 49,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy F17",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-f17",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-f17/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-12_16_49-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T04:43:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 14, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "192 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1330 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 | User Interface: One UI 7 | Current Upgrade Support: Upgradable to Android 21 | Latest User Interface: One UI 13 | Software Support: Samsung provides up to 6 generations of Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, AF, OIS) 5 MP (Ultrawide) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP (Wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 82,
                "overall": 46.3
            },
            "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-f17",
        "margin": 27.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f17": 58,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f17"
            },
            {
                "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-f17": 94,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f17"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f17": 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-f17": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f17"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f17": 31.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f17"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f17": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 82
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f17"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 13,500 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F17 charges 2.5W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F17 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F17 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F17 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy F17 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.4 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 F17 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F17 is listed at PKR 49,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 13,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy F17 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F17 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy F17 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 F17 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F17 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy F17 runs the Exynos 1330 (5nm) 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/)."
}