{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-y39-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T08:52:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo Y39 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The vivo Y39 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 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 64,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo Y39",
            "slug": "vivo-y39",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y39/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-22-2026-10_25_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-22T05:33:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 93,
                "overall": 72.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 27, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "205g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust Tight & Water Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.68 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1608 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Schott Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 6 × 1.95 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 Funtouch OS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, PDAF) + 2 MP (depth) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "44W Fast Charging 74% charge in 60 minutes (advertised) Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-y39",
        "margin": 24.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y39": 55,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y39"
            },
            {
                "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-y39": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y39"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y39": 81,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y39"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y39": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y39": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y39"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y39": 93,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 28,500 less.",
        "vivo Y39 packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo Y39 charges 21.5W faster.",
        "vivo Y39 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo Y39 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "vivo Y39 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo Y39 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "vivo Y39 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 Y39 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo Y39 is listed at PKR 64,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 28,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo Y39 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "vivo Y39 scores higher in our camera assessment. vivo Y39 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 phone has the better battery, vivo Y39 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "vivo Y39 leads on battery. vivo Y39 carries a 6500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 44W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo Y39 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "vivo Y39 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo Y39 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm) 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/)."
}