{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-f7-pro-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T23:01:02+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 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 185,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-poco-f7-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-13-2026-09_32_50-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 185999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-13T04:38:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92.7,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 43.3,
                "overall": 88.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 27, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "160.3 x 75 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "206g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust & water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate Dolby Vision & HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15( HyperOS 2 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 storage",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot officially"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP main camera with OIS 8MP ultrawide camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K video recording supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000mAh non-removable battery",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired HyperCharge fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint sensor (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass IR Blaster X-axis linear vibration motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 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": "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro",
        "margin": 40.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 92.7,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-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": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 94,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 92.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 87.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 43.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 149,500 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro charges 67.5W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 40.4 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 Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro is listed at PKR 185,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 149,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro 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, Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 90W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (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/)."
}