Head to head

Motorola Moto G23 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 8 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Motorola Moto G23 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 43 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Motorola Moto G23 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Motorola Moto G23 takes it by 25.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Motorola Moto G23 leads

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

Camera Motorola Moto G23 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 G23 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Motorola Moto G23 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Motorola Moto G23 costs PKR 6,500 less.
  • Motorola Moto G23 charges 7.5W faster.
  • Motorola Moto G23 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Motorola Moto G23 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Motorola Moto G23 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G23 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 29,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date January 2023 (Available in Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 162.7 × 74.7 × 8.2 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 184.3 g Better 193 g
Water resistance Splash resistant (No official IP rating) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.5 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~270 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Panda Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 13 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) + 5 MP (ultra-wide) + 2 MP (macro) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 30W wired Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Splash resistant) 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 "5.1 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes (market dependent) No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 G23 or ZTE nubia A57?

Motorola Moto G23 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.7 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 G23 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Motorola Moto G23 is listed at PKR 29,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Motorola Moto G23 cheaper by PKR 6,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Motorola Moto G23 or ZTE nubia A57?

Motorola Moto G23 scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Moto G23 uses a 50 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 G23 or ZTE nubia A57?

Motorola Moto G23 is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Moto G23 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12 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.