Head to head

Sparx Edge 20 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Sparx Edge 20 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 44 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 38,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Sparx Edge 20 takes it by 30.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Sparx Edge 20 leads

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

Camera Sparx Edge 20 leads

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

Battery & charging Sparx Edge 20 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Sparx Edge 20 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Sparx Edge 20 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Sparx Edge 20 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 2,500 less.
  • Sparx Edge 20 charges 10.5W faster.
  • Sparx Edge 20 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Sparx Edge 20 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Sparx Edge 20 has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Sparx Edge 20 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Sparx Edge 20 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Sparx Edge 20 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 38,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2025 (launched in Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 161.7 × 74 × 8.8 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not listed 193 g
Water resistance Not officially rated IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 in 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type Curved-edge AMOLED, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Dragon Trail Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 13 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (+ up to 8 GB virtual RAM) Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB (UFS 2.2) Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (expandable) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP (triple) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps (both cameras) 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging Fast charging ~33W 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, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.x (likely 5.1–5.2) 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass 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, Sparx Edge 20 or ZTE nubia A57?

Sparx Edge 20 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 30.3 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 Sparx Edge 20 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Sparx Edge 20 is listed at PKR 38,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 2,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Sparx Edge 20 or ZTE nubia A57?

Sparx Edge 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Sparx Edge 20 uses a 108 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, Sparx Edge 20 or ZTE nubia A57?

Sparx Edge 20 leads on battery. Sparx Edge 20 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Sparx Edge 20 or ZTE nubia A57?

Sparx Edge 20 is the stronger gaming phone here. Sparx Edge 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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.