{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-19-vs-zte-nubia-a36/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T20:51:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 19 vs ZTE Nubia A36",
    "answer": "The ZTE Nubia A36 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 58 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Tecno Camon 19 still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Nubia A36 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 19,999 against PKR 44,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 19",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-19",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-19/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-08_45_16-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 44999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T03:54:22+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 41.7,
                "overall": 57.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "166.6 × 74.4 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None (No official IP certification for water or dust resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 60Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 with HiOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.7, Wide, PDAF (Main) 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Sensor QVGA AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, AI Scene Detection, Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0 Dual-LED Flash, AI Beauty, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE Nubia A36",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a36",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-nubia-a36/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-31-2025-10_51_35-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 19999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-29T04:56:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2024 (Pakistan availability varies)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.6 × 75.0 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "≈195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc SC9863A",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 + 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "IMG8322",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (Go Edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-a36",
        "margin": 10.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 37.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a36": 74
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 62.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a36": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a36": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 31.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a36": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 41.7,
                    "zte-nubia-a36": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a36"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Nubia A36 costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 charges 8W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 19 or ZTE Nubia A36?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia A36 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.6 points. It wins on value for money. Tecno Camon 19 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 Tecno Camon 19 and ZTE Nubia A36 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 is listed at PKR 44,999 and ZTE Nubia A36 at PKR 19,999. That makes ZTE Nubia A36 cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 19 or ZTE Nubia A36?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 19 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE Nubia A36, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 19 or ZTE Nubia A36?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 leads on battery. Tecno Camon 19 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia A36 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}