Head to head

Vivo S50t vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 May 2026.

The short answer

The Vivo S50t 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 129,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Vivo S50t takes it by 40.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Vivo S50t leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Vivo S50t leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Vivo S50t leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Vivo S50t leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo S50t leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 93,500 less.
  • Vivo S50t packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo S50t charges 57.5W faster.
  • Vivo S50t offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo S50t ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Vivo S50t has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Vivo S50t uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Vivo S50t 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 S50t ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 129,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 1, 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 163.7 x 75.9 x 7.6 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 190g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP68 / IP69 (Expected) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 Inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1260 x 2800 Pixels Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Schott Xensation Glass / Tempered Glass Protection (Expected) Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8400 / Snapdragon 7 Series Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G720 / Adreno GPU (Expected) Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 ( OriginOS / Funtouch OS) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera (OIS) Ultra Wide Camera Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32MP Selfie Camera Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po Non-removable 6000mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 80W / 90W Fast Charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.4 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 S50t or ZTE nubia A57?

Vivo S50t comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 40.3 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 S50t and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Vivo S50t 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.

Which has the better camera, Vivo S50t or ZTE nubia A57?

Vivo S50t scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo S50t 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 S50t or ZTE nubia A57?

Vivo S50t leads on battery. Vivo S50t carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo S50t or ZTE nubia A57?

Vivo S50t is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo S50t runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 / Snapdragon 7 Series while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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.