Vivo Y16
Vivo
PKR 39,999
63/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Vivo Y16 vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Vivo Y16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 63 against 46 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, 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 39,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
46/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo Y16 takes it by 17.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 3,500 less.
- ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.
- ZTE nubia A57 ships with 64 GB more storage.
Buy the Vivo Y16 if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…
you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y16 | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2022 (Pakistan) | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164 × 75.6 × 8.2 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 184 g Better | 193 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.51 inches | 6.75-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (~270 ppi) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | No official protection | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P35 (12 nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 12, Funtouch OS 12 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 64 GB | 64GB/128GB Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 8 MP, f/2.0 Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W wired | 22.5W wired fast charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | 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 Y16 or ZTE nubia A57?
Vivo Y16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.3 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. 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 Y16 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Vivo Y16 is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 3,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Vivo Y16 or ZTE nubia A57?
Vivo Y16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Vivo Y16 or ZTE nubia A57?
ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Vivo Y16 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Vivo Y16 or ZTE nubia A57?
Vivo Y16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo Y16 runs the MediaTek Helio P35 (12 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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