{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/zte-nubia-a57-vs-zte-nubia-redmagic-12-pro-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T14:03:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "ZTE nubia A57 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro Plus",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia A57 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 48 against 13 on our combined specification score.",
    "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 RedMagic 12 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-redmagic-12-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-redmagic-12-pro-plus/",
            "image": null,
            "price": null,
            "updated": "2026-10-02T11:20:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "overall": 13
            },
            "specs": []
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-a57",
        "margin": 35.1,
        "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-redmagic-12-pro-plus": 13
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Camera",
            "Battery & charging",
            "Display",
            "Memory & storage",
            "Value for money"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A57 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 35.1 points. ZTE nubia RedMagic 12 Pro Plus can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}