Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A26 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 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 84,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy A26 takes it by 27.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A26 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy A26 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy A26 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 48,500 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy A26 charges 2.5W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy A26 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy A26 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy A26 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Samsung Galaxy A26 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A26 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 84,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2–19, 2025 (depending on region) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 200 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP67 dust/water resistant IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 2340 × 1080 pixels, Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type Super AMOLED 120 Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (up to 2.4 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G68 MP5 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 One UI 7 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB / 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera • 50 MP (wide, OIS) • 8 MP (ultrawide) • 2 MP (macro) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 13 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25 W wired Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Single SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes (market dependent) No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted or under-display depending on region) (typical) Accelerometer, proximity, gyro 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, Samsung Galaxy A26 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A26 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.3 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy A26 is listed at PKR 84,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 48,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A26 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A26 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, Samsung Galaxy A26 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy A26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A26 runs the Exynos 1380 (5 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.