{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-z11-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T02:02:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo iQOO Z11 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO Z11 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 129,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo iQOO Z11",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-z11",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-z11/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-10_17_21-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-18T05:30:57+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 75,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 59.8,
                "overall": 87.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 26, 2026 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "213 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 x 2800 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz",
                    "Protection": "9H hardness, full-glue tempered glass screen protector"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (China) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (Global)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 (China) / Adreno 810 (Global)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, wide, OIS 2 MP, depth LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP / 32 MP (region dependent)",
                    "Video recording": "4K, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 9020 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired fast charging ( Reverse Charging: Supported)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, 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": 100,
                "overall": 48.1
            },
            "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": "vivo-iqoo-z11",
        "margin": 39.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 75,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z11"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 94,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z11"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 92.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z11"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z11"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z11"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 59.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 93,500 less.",
        "vivo iQOO Z11 packs a 4,020 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO Z11 charges 67.5W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO Z11 offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo iQOO Z11 ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "vivo iQOO Z11 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "vivo iQOO Z11 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo iQOO Z11 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z11 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 39.1 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of vivo iQOO Z11 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z11 is listed at PKR 129,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 93,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo iQOO Z11 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z11 scores higher in our camera assessment. vivo iQOO Z11 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 phone has the better battery, vivo iQOO Z11 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z11 leads on battery. vivo iQOO Z11 carries a 9020 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 90W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo iQOO Z11 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z11 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo iQOO Z11 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (China) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (Global) 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/)."
}