Head to head

Samsung Galaxy M17e vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy M17e is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 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 46,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M17e takes it by 25 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M17e leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy M17e leads

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

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy M17e leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy M17e leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy M17e leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 10,500 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy M17e packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Samsung Galaxy M17e charges 2.5W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy M17e offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy M17e has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M17e if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M17e ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 46,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2026. July 30, 2026
Dimensions 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7 Inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type PLS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not officially specified Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 (One UI 8) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF 2 MP, Depth Sensor Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25W Fast Charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support 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, Samsung Galaxy M17e or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy M17e comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25 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 M17e and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy M17e is listed at PKR 46,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 10,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M17e or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy M17e scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy M17e 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 M17e or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy M17e leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M17e carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M17e or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy M17e is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M17e runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (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.