{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x500-pro-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T21:33:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Vivo X500 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. 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 319,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo X500 Pro",
            "slug": "vivo-x500-pro",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x500-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-21-2026-10_23_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 319999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-21T05:33:02+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 98,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 22.8,
                "overall": 77.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 Inches (approx)",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3200 Pixels (~2K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Gen series / Dimensity high-end",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno / Immortalis",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ( Funtouch OS 16 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, OIS) 50 MP (Periscope Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra-Wide) ZEISS Optics HDR Panorama Laser Autofocus",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K / 8K recording"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint (Ultrasonic expected) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Face Unlock"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-x500-pro",
        "margin": 29.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-pro": 58,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-x500-pro": 98,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-pro": 22.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Battery & charging"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 283,500 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Pro offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X500 Pro ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo X500 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Vivo X500 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo X500 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 29.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 X500 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Pro is listed at PKR 319,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 283,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X500 Pro 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 is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Pro runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen series / Dimensity high-end 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/)."
}