Head to head

Infinix Zero 40 5G vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Zero 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 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 89,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Zero 40 5G takes it by 32.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Zero 40 5G leads

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

Camera Infinix Zero 40 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Zero 40 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Zero 40 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Zero 40 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 53,500 less.
  • Infinix Zero 40 5G charges 22.5W faster.
  • Infinix Zero 40 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Zero 40 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Zero 40 5G has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Zero 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Zero 40 5G if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Zero 40 5G ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 89,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2024 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.3 × 74.8 × 7.9 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP54 splash/dust resistance implied. IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2436 (~393 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, HDR, 144 Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz + 3×3.0 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G610 MC6 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 with XOS 14.5 UI Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB (UFS 3.1) Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 108 MP (main, wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (aux) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 50 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording up to 4K @30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps OIS + gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer), non-removable, 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired + wireless + reverse wireless Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
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 Zero 40 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Zero 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 32.5 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.

What is the price of Infinix Zero 40 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Infinix Zero 40 5G is listed at PKR 89,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 53,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Zero 40 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Zero 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Zero 40 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 Zero 40 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Zero 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Zero 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Zero 40 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Zero 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Zero 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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.