Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A08 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 46 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 44,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy A08 takes it by 25.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A08 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy A08 leads

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

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy A08 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy A08 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy A08 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 8,500 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy A08 packs a 830 mAh larger battery.
  • Samsung Galaxy A08 charges 2.5W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy A08 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy A08 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A08 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A08 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 44,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected October 15, 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 167.4 × 76.3 × 8.0 mm (Expected) 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 195 g (Expected) 193 g Better
Water resistance IP54 (Expected) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 Pixels, ~262 PPI Density Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type PLS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate, IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected) Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core up to 2.2GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 17, One UI Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot Expandable via microSDXC Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0, HDR 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Rear & Front) 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5,830 mAh (Rated), 6,000 mAh (Typical), 25W Fast Charging, Non-Removable Li-Po Battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25W Fast Charging (Wired) Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A08 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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 Samsung Galaxy A08 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy A08 is listed at PKR 44,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 8,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A08 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A08 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, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A08 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A08 carries a 5830 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A08 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A08 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (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.