{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T04:15:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 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 219,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_54_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T06:04:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 35.3,
                "overall": 84.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 77.8 × 7.9 mm (Black) / 8.3 mm (Denim Blue)",
                    "Weight": "218g (Black), 220g (Denim Blue)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistance Water resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2608 × 1200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR10+ Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "POCO Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Prime cores up to 4.6GHz 6× Performance cores up to 3.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (HyperOS 3)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD Card Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera, OIS 50MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR Panorama Super Macro Motion Tracking Focus Pro Mode Supermoon Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery Non-removable 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired HyperCharge 50W Wireless HyperCharge 22.5W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor AI Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-f8-ultra",
        "margin": 36.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 70,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-f8-ultra": 98,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 95,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f8-ultra": 35.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 183,500 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra charges 77.5W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 36.6 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 F8 Ultra and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is listed at PKR 219,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 183,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra 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 F8 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra carries a 6500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) 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/)."
}