Head to head

Infinix Smart 9 HD vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Smart 9 HD is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 43 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Smart 9 HD is the cheaper of the two at PKR 23,999 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Smart 9 HD takes it by 23.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Smart 9 HD leads

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

Camera Infinix Smart 9 HD 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Smart 9 HD leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Smart 9 HD costs PKR 12,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.

Buy the Infinix Smart 9 HD if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Smart 9 HD ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 23,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date October 2024 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 165.7 × 77.1 × 8.35 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 188 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not officially confirmed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G50 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (8× Cortex-A53 up to 2.2GHz) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC1 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 (Go Edition), XOS 14 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 3GB / 4GB LPDDR4X 4GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 64GB/128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC (Expandable up to 2TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP, f/1.9, AF Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP Front 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), Reverse Wired Charging Supported 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 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support 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 9 HD or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Smart 9 HD comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.2 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 Infinix Smart 9 HD and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Infinix Smart 9 HD is listed at PKR 23,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Infinix Smart 9 HD cheaper by PKR 12,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Smart 9 HD or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Smart 9 HD 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 9 HD or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Infinix Smart 9 HD 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 9 HD or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Smart 9 HD is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Smart 9 HD runs the MediaTek Helio G50 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.