{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-y400-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T09:55:40+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo Y400 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y400 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 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 Y400",
            "slug": "vivo-y400",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y400/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-8-2026-12_17_46-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-10T05:19:19+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 96.7,
                "overall": 75.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2 September 2025 (Pakistan launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.3 × 75.3 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "196–198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 + IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ (up to 1800 nits peak)",
                    "Protection": "Glass (unspecified), premium AMOLED durability"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main (Sony sensor) + 2 MP depth",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear & front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-ion ~6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "44W wired, reverse wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 & IP69 water/dust resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity",
                    "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-y400",
        "margin": 27.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y400": 57,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y400"
            },
            {
                "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-y400": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y400"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y400": 81,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y400"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y400": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y400"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y400": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y400"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y400": 96.7,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 28,500 less.",
        "Vivo Y400 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo Y400 charges 21.5W faster.",
        "Vivo Y400 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo Y400 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo Y400 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Vivo Y400 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo Y400 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y400 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.2 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Vivo Y400 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y400 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 Y400 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y400 scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo Y400 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 Y400 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y400 leads on battery. Vivo Y400 carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 44W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo Y400 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y400 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo Y400 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) 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/)."
}