Head to head

ZTE Blade A35e vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 15 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE Blade A35e is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 65 against 41 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Blade A35e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 15,999 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE Blade A35e takes it by 23.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE Blade A35e leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera ZTE Blade A35e leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging ZTE nubia A57 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia A57 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE Blade A35e leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE Blade A35e costs PKR 20,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.
  • ZTE nubia A57 ships with 64 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia A57 has a 5 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the ZTE Blade A35e if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification ZTE Blade A35e ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 15,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date 2025, September (launched in Pakistan October 2025) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 167.6 × 77.4 × 8.3–8.5 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 181–190 g Better 193 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.52 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 576 × 1280 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1570 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc SC9863A Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU IMG8322 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 (Go Edition) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 2 GB (+4 GB extended) 4GB
Internal storage 64 GB 64GB/128GB Better
Card slot microSD (up to 1 TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 8 MP Dual Camera with AI + LED flash 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 5 MP 8 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10W 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Accelerometer Compass Proximity (Fingerprint unclear or side mounted optional Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, ZTE Blade A35e or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE Blade A35e comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.4 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. ZTE nubia A57 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of ZTE Blade A35e and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

ZTE Blade A35e is listed at PKR 15,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE Blade A35e cheaper by PKR 20,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, ZTE Blade A35e or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE Blade A35e scores higher in our camera assessment. ZTE Blade A35e uses a 8 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, ZTE Blade A35e or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. ZTE Blade A35e carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, ZTE Blade A35e or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE Blade A35e is the stronger gaming phone here. ZTE Blade A35e runs the Unisoc SC9863A while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.