Head to head

Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 1 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 46 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 48,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G takes it by 28 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 12,500 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G charges 10.5W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 18, 2022 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.7 × 76.9 × 8.0 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 188 g Better 193 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.75-inch Better
Resolution Full HD+ (1080 × 2400 pixels) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED touchscreen IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 protection Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 (2.4 GHz) 6× Cortex-A55 (2.0 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 12 XOS 10.6 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB RAM Up to 5GB Extended RAM (Memory Fusion) Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB Internal Storage Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated microSD Card Slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 108 MP (Main) 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth) Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP Dual-LED Flash Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording Video recording up to 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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, Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage 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 Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 48,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 12,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G uses a 108 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, Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm) 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.