{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-y500-pro-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T15:02:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo Y500 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y500 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 95,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y500 Pro",
            "slug": "vivo-y500-pro",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y500-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-17-2026-08_44_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 95999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-17T03:52:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 71,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 79.3,
                "overall": 87.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "10 November 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "160.23 × 74.51 × 7.81 mm",
                    "Weight": "198.6 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistant IP69 High-Pressure Water Resistant SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Diamond Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 4× Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP Main Camera, OIS 2MP Depth Sensor LED Flash PDAF Autofocus HDR Panorama Portrait Mode Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Fast Charging, Reverse Wired Charging, USB Power Delivery"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-Display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass (Magnetometer) Gravity Sensor",
                    "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-y500-pro",
        "margin": 39.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y500-pro": 71,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-y500-pro": 98,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y500-pro": 92.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y500-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y500-pro": 87.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-y500-pro": 79.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 59,500 less.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro charges 67.5W faster.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro has a 187 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo Y500 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 39.3 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 Y500 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro is listed at PKR 95,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 59,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo Y500 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo Y500 Pro uses a 200 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 Y500 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro leads on battery. Vivo Y500 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 90W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo Y500 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo Y500 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (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/)."
}