Head to head

Vivo X500 Ultra vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Vivo X500 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 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 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Vivo X500 Ultra takes it by 22.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Vivo X500 Ultra leads

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

Camera Vivo X500 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo X500 Ultra 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 328,500 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 97.5W faster.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 187 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra 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 X500 Ultra ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 364,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 30, 2026 (Expected) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 235 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.89 Inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) 3000Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 850 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 17, OriginOS 7 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera: 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP, LED Flash, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, ZEISS T* Lens Coating, HDR, Panorama, 3D LUT Import Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 3.2, 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 X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?

Vivo X500 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.5 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 X500 Ultra and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 328,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X500 Ultra uses a 200 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 X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X500 Ultra carries a 7500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 120W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?

Vivo X500 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro 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.