Head to head

TCL K70 SE vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 20 May 2026.

The short answer

The TCL K70 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 59 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TCL K70 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

TCL K70 SE takes it by 14.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance TCL K70 SE leads

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

Camera TCL K70 SE leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia A57 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia A57 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TCL K70 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TCL K70 SE costs PKR 6,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.
  • ZTE nubia A57 ships with 64 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia A57 has a 8 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the TCL K70 SE if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification TCL K70 SE ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 29,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date February 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 165.9 x 76.6 x 9.35 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 150g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP54 dust & splash resistant IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.56 inches / 6.6 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 540 x 1210 pixels 720 × 1570 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Scratch-resistant glass protection Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB 4GB
Internal storage 64GB 64GB/128GB Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 5MP LED Flash HDR Panorama 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 2MP 8 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 3000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging 10W fast charging 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light Sensor 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, TCL K70 SE or ZTE nubia A57?

TCL K70 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.4 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 K70 SE and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

TCL K70 SE is listed at PKR 29,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes TCL K70 SE cheaper by PKR 6,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TCL K70 SE or ZTE nubia A57?

TCL K70 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. TCL K70 SE uses a 5 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, TCL K70 SE or ZTE nubia A57?

ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. TCL K70 SE carries a 3000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TCL K70 SE or ZTE nubia A57?

TCL K70 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. TCL K70 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm) 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.