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Nothing Phone 4a Pro vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Mar 2026.

The short answer

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. 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 189,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Nothing Phone 4a Pro takes it by 22.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Nothing Phone 4a Pro leads

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

Camera Nothing Phone 4a Pro 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 Nothing Phone 4a Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Nothing Phone 4a Pro 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 153,500 less.
  • Nothing Phone 4a Pro packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Nothing Phone 4a Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Nothing Phone 4a Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Nothing Phone 4a Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Nothing Phone 4a Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Nothing Phone 4a Pro if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Nothing Phone 4a Pro ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 189,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April, 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions Not listed 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 200 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP54 (dust & splash resistant) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.77 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2392 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (expected) Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core processor Octa-core
GPU Adreno series Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 with Nothing OS Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB /12GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot Not listed Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP Main sensor 50 MP Ultra-wide sensor 50 MP Telephoto / Periscope sensor LED Flash HDR Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 50 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K / Full HD video support 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5500 mAh Li-Ion battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging Fast charging supported 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Not listed Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 support Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.x 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors In-display Fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass 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, Nothing Phone 4a Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Nothing Phone 4a Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 Nothing Phone 4a Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Nothing Phone 4a Pro is listed at PKR 189,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 153,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 4a Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Nothing Phone 4a Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Nothing Phone 4a Pro 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, Nothing Phone 4a Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Nothing Phone 4a Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing Phone 4a Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 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.