Head to head

TCL 40 SE vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The TCL 40 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 36,800.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

TCL 40 SE takes it by 24.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance TCL 40 SE leads

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

Camera TCL 40 SE 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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage TCL 40 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TCL 40 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 301 less.
  • TCL 40 SE packs a 10 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.
  • TCL 40 SE offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • TCL 40 SE ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • TCL 40 SE has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification TCL 40 SE ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,800 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 5, 2023 (global launch) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 190 g Better 193 g
Water resistance No Ip Rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches 6.75-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection standard strengthened glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB or 6 GB options Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSD (expandable) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W wired 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass 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, TCL 40 SE or ZTE nubia A57?

TCL 40 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 TCL 40 SE and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

TCL 40 SE is listed at PKR 36,800 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 301. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TCL 40 SE or ZTE nubia A57?

TCL 40 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. TCL 40 SE 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, TCL 40 SE or ZTE nubia A57?

TCL 40 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (12 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.