Head to head

Infinix Smart 8 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Smart 8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 43 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Smart 8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,999 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Smart 8 takes it by 24.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Smart 8 leads

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

Camera Infinix Smart 8 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 Infinix Smart 8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Smart 8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Smart 8 costs PKR 11,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.
  • Infinix Smart 8 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Infinix Smart 8 if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Smart 8 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 24,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date November 9, 2023 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 163.6 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 184 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP53 (Dust protected and splash resistant) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.6 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not officially confirmed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T606 (12nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU 2 × Cortex-A75 @1.6GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @1.6GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 13 XOS 13 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP, f/1.9, AF AI Auxiliary Lens Ring LED Flash HDR Panorama 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP LED Flash 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10W Wired Charging USB Type-C 2.0 22.5W wired fast charging Better
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 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 Proximity Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported 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 Smart 8 or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Smart 8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 Smart 8 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Infinix Smart 8 is listed at PKR 24,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Infinix Smart 8 cheaper by PKR 11,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Smart 8 or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Smart 8 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Smart 8 or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Infinix Smart 8 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, Infinix Smart 8 or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Smart 8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Smart 8 runs the Unisoc T606 (12nm) 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.