{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pop-10-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T08:09:55+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pop 10 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pop 10 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 64 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pop 10 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pop 10",
            "slug": "tecno-pop-10",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pop-10/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-9-2025-09_45_50-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 33999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-07T06:13:54+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected 2025 (official unconfirmed, various leaks suggest mid-to-late 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77 × 8.25 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially listed",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 / T7250 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (likely Go edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP main",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia A57",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a57",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-a57/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_32_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 36499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T05:44:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 36.6,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 65.7,
                "overall": 44.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 30, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Unspecified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB/128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pop-10",
        "margin": 19.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 51,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-10"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-10"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 62.1,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 18.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 65.7
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-10"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pop 10 costs PKR 2,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 ships with 64 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pop 10 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop 10 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.3 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Pop 10 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop 10 is listed at PKR 33,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Tecno Pop 10 cheaper by PKR 2,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pop 10 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop 10 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pop 10 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop 10 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pop 10 runs the Unisoc T606 / T7250 (12 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}