Head to head

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 May 2026.

The short answer

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 47 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 47,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) takes it by 22.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads

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

Camera Motorola Moto G Play (2026) 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 Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 11,500 less.
  • Motorola Moto G Play (2026) packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.
  • Motorola Moto G Play (2026) offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia A57 ships with 64 GB more storage.
  • Motorola Moto G Play (2026) has a 19 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G Play (2026) ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 47,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date November 2025 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 167.15 × 76.4 × 8.44 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 202g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP52 IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 x 1604 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type LCD 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB ( Up to 12GB RAM Boost ) Better 4GB
Internal storage 64GB 64GB/128GB Better
Card slot microSD card support up to 1TB Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 32MP PDAF autofocus HDR Portrait mode LED flash Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8MP HDR Face Beauty 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W TurboPower fast charging 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Gyroscope Compass (Magnetometer) Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 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, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or ZTE nubia A57?

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.1 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 Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is listed at PKR 47,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 11,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or ZTE nubia A57?

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) uses a 32 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or ZTE nubia A57?

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (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.