Vivo iQOO 12
iQOO
PKR 147,999
88/100 overall
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Vivo iQOO 12 vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 147,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo iQOO 12 takes it by 40.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 111,500 less.
- Vivo iQOO 12 charges 97.5W faster.
- Vivo iQOO 12 offers 12 GB more RAM.
- Vivo iQOO 12 ships with 896 GB more storage.
- Vivo iQOO 12 has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Vivo iQOO 12 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Vivo iQOO 12 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 147,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan) | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Not listed | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB/16GB Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120W wired (fast charging) Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C | 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, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia A57?
Vivo iQOO 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 40.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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 Vivo iQOO 12 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Vivo iQOO 12 is listed at PKR 147,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 111,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia A57?
Vivo iQOO 12 scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo iQOO 12 uses a 64 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, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia A57?
Vivo iQOO 12 leads on battery. Vivo iQOO 12 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 120W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia A57?
Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo iQOO 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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