Head to head

itel A90 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 Nov 2025.

The short answer

The itel A90 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 42 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The itel A90 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 20,999 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

itel A90 takes it by 25 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance itel A90 leads

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

Camera itel A90 leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage itel A90 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money itel A90 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • itel A90 costs PKR 15,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.
  • itel A90 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the itel A90 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification itel A90 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 20,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date June 2025 (Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance Not listed IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.6 in 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset UNISOC T7100 (Octa-core) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Not listed Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 (Go Edition) with itel OS Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB (+8 GB extended RAM) Better 4GB
Internal storage Up to 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSD up to ~1 TB Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP + Light Sensor 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 5 MP 8 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording Not listed 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-ion 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W wired 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Not listed Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Not listed 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint, face ID, accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C, 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, itel A90 or ZTE nubia A57?

itel A90 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25 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 itel A90 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

itel A90 is listed at PKR 20,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes itel A90 cheaper by PKR 15,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, itel A90 or ZTE nubia A57?

itel A90 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, itel A90 or ZTE nubia A57?

itel A90 is the stronger gaming phone here. itel A90 runs the UNISOC T7100 (Octa-core) 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.