Tecno Pop 9
Tecno
PKR 29,999
66/100 overall
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Tecno Pop 9 vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 26 May 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Pop 9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 44 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Tecno Pop 9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 36,499.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
44/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Pop 9 takes it by 22.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Pop 9 costs PKR 6,500 less.
- ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.
Buy the Tecno Pop 9 if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 9 | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 29,999 Cheaper | PKR 36,499 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November 2024 | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 188g Better | 193 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 dust and splash resistant | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 Inches | 6.75-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 Pixels (HD+) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Tempered Glass | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Unisoc Tiger T615 | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 14 Go Edition with HiOS 14 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | microSD card support up to 1TB | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 13MP AI Camera Dual Flash HDR | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 8MP Selfie Camera Dual Flash | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (Non-removable) 5000mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W Fast Charging | 22.5W wired fast charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass (region dependent) | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG Support | 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, Tecno Pop 9 or ZTE nubia A57?
Tecno Pop 9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.3 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.
What is the price of Tecno Pop 9 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Tecno Pop 9 is listed at PKR 29,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Tecno Pop 9 cheaper by PKR 6,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Pop 9 or ZTE nubia A57?
Tecno Pop 9 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pop 9 or ZTE nubia A57?
Tecno Pop 9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pop 9 runs the Unisoc Tiger T615 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.