Head to head

Samsung Galaxy M57 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy M57 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 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

Samsung Galaxy M57 takes it by 30.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

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

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 23,500 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy M57 charges 22.5W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy M57 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy M57 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy M57 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Samsung Galaxy M57 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M57 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M57 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 59,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August–September 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 161.7 x 77.4 x 7.8 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Approximately 180–190g Better 193 g
Water resistance Not officially confirmed IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7 Inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2400 Pixels Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus+ Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Exynos 1480 (4nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core
GPU Xclipse 530 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 One UI 8 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (Shared SIM Slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide 2MP Macro LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 12MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K video recording @30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po, Non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Under-display fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity 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 M57 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy M57 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 30.8 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 Samsung Galaxy M57 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy M57 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, Samsung Galaxy M57 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy M57 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy M57 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 M57 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy M57 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M57 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M57 or ZTE nubia A57?

Samsung Galaxy M57 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M57 runs the Exynos 1480 (4nm) 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.