vivo iQOO 15
iQOO
PKR 167,999
92/100 overall
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vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 24 May 2026.
The short answer
The vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 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 167,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedvivo iQOO 15 takes it by 44.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 131,500 less.
- vivo iQOO 15 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
- vivo iQOO 15 charges 77.5W faster.
- vivo iQOO 15 offers 12 GB more RAM.
- vivo iQOO 15 ships with 896 GB more storage.
- vivo iQOO 15 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- vivo iQOO 15 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the vivo iQOO 15 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 15 | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 167,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | October 2025 | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.7 × 76.8 × 8.1 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 215g–220g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 dust & water resistance | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.85 Inches Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3168 Pixels (2K+) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant reinforced glass | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2× 4.6GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L 6× 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 16 OriginOS 6 (China variant) | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB UFS 4.1 Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP Main Camera 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Periscope Telephoto OIS Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama Color Spectrum Sensor Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32MP Selfie Camera HDR Support Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Gyro-EIS support | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 7000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W Wired FlashCharge 40W Wireless FlashCharge Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported | 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 15 or ZTE nubia A57?
vivo iQOO 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 44.3 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 15 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
vivo iQOO 15 is listed at PKR 167,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 131,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, vivo iQOO 15 or ZTE nubia A57?
vivo iQOO 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. vivo iQOO 15 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, vivo iQOO 15 or ZTE nubia A57?
vivo iQOO 15 leads on battery. vivo iQOO 15 carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, vivo iQOO 15 or ZTE nubia A57?
vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo iQOO 15 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) 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.