Head to head

Realme Narzo 90 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Realme Narzo 90 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 47 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 59,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme Narzo 90 takes it by 38.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme Narzo 90 leads

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

Camera Realme Narzo 90 leads

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

Battery & charging Realme Narzo 90 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Realme Narzo 90 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme Narzo 90 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme Narzo 90 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 23,500 less.
  • Realme Narzo 90 packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Realme Narzo 90 charges 57.5W faster.
  • Realme Narzo 90 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Realme Narzo 90 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Realme Narzo 90 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Realme Narzo 90 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Realme Narzo 90 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme Narzo 90 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 59,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Coming Soon (Expected 2026) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 158.4 x 75.2 x 7.8 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 181 g Better 193 g
Water resistance Not listed IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.57 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2372 pixels (~397 PPI) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1B colors IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection ArmorShell glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU ARM Mali-G615 MP2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 OS with Realme UI 6.0 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6/8/12 GB (variants) Better 4GB
Internal storage 128/256 GB (variants) Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide, f/1.8) + 2 MP (depth) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 50 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p @ 30/60 fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 6500 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 80W fast charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM 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 v5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Fingerprint (side-mounted) 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, Realme Narzo 90 or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme Narzo 90 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 38.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, 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 Realme Narzo 90 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Realme Narzo 90 is listed at PKR 59,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 23,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo 90 or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme Narzo 90 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme Narzo 90 uses a 50 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, Realme Narzo 90 or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme Narzo 90 leads on battery. Realme Narzo 90 carries a 6500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo 90 or ZTE nubia A57?

Realme Narzo 90 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo 90 runs the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) 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.