{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/zte-nubia-a57-vs-zte-nubia-neo-5-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T02:39:49+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "ZTE nubia A57 vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 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 79,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-neo-5-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-8-2026-10_59_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-08T06:03:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 84.3,
                "overall": 78.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 77.2 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "198g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "FHD+ resolution (1080 × 2400 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G57 GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 2MP Depth/Auxiliary Sensor PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion), Non-Removable 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, bypass charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, Z-axis linear motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro",
        "margin": 30.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 59
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-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": {
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 85
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 84.3
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 43,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro charges 57.5W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 30.8 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 ZTE nubia A57 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A57 is listed at PKR 36,499 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro at PKR 79,999. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 43,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. ZTE nubia A57 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on battery. ZTE nubia A57 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 22W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}