Head to head

Vivo Y29 vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short answer

The Vivo Y29 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 60,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Vivo Y29 takes it by 20.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Vivo Y29 leads

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

Camera Vivo Y29 leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo Y29 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 24,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.
  • Vivo Y29 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo Y29 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Vivo Y29 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Vivo Y29 if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo Y29 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 60,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date December 2024 (Asia rollout) ,Pakistan: Early 2025 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 165.7 × 76.0 × 8.1 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 198 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.68 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1608 pixels (~264 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Standard hardened glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core • 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 • 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W wired 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint 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 Y29 or ZTE nubia A57?

Vivo Y29 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.8 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 Y29 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Vivo Y29 is listed at PKR 60,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 24,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Vivo Y29 or ZTE nubia A57?

Vivo Y29 scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo Y29 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo Y29 or ZTE nubia A57?

Vivo Y29 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo Y29 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) 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.