{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pop-x-4g-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T06:48:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pop X 4G vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pop X 4G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 64 against 43 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 Tecno Pop X 4G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,999 against PKR 36,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pop X 4G",
            "slug": "tecno-pop-x-4g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pop-x-4g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-10_51_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 24999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-24T05:59:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 63.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2026, March 06",
                    "Dimensions": "167.79 × 77.97 × 8.18 mm",
                    "Weight": "182.6 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc Tiger T615 (UMS9230E / T7250)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot) Up to 1TB (microSD)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, f/1.8 (Wide) Autofocus (AF) Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Front Camera Screen Flash Support Beauty Mode HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Gravity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 48.5,
                "overall": 43
            },
            "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-x-4g",
        "margin": 20.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-x-4g": 51,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-x-4g"
            },
            {
                "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-x-4g": 74,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-x-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-x-4g": 60.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-x-4g": 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-x-4g": 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-x-4g": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 48.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-x-4g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pop X 4G costs PKR 11,500 less.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 charges 12.5W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia A57 ships with 64 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pop X 4G or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop X 4G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.8 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 X 4G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop X 4G is listed at PKR 24,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Tecno Pop X 4G cheaper by PKR 11,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pop X 4G or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop X 4G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pop X 4G or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Tecno Pop X 4G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pop X 4G or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop X 4G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pop X 4G runs the Unisoc Tiger T615 (UMS9230E / T7250) 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/)."
}