Head to head

Tecno Pop X 5G  vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 24 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pop X 5G  is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 65 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on memory & storage and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 59,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pop X 5G  takes it by 17 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pop X 5G  leads

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

Camera Tecno Pop X 5G  leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pop X 5G  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 ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 23,500 less.
  • Tecno Pop X 5G  packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 7.5W faster.
  • ZTE nubia A57 ships with 64 GB more storage.

Buy the Tecno Pop X 5G  if…

you care most about performance, camera and battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pop X 5G  ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 59,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 20, 2026 (announced), July 30, 2026
Dimensions 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (Expected) 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 185g (Expected) Better 193 g
Water resistance IP64 Pro IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.75 Inches 6.75-inch
Resolution 720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection basic scratch-resistant glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T7250 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 ( HiOS 15) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB 4GB
Internal storage 64GB 64GB/128GB Better
Card slot microSD Card Supported Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13MP Dual LED Flash HDR, Panorama 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8MP Screen Flash 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 6500 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W 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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass 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, Tecno Pop X 5G  or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pop X 5G  comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 X 5G  and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pop X 5G  is listed at PKR 59,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 23,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pop X 5G  or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pop X 5G  scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pop X 5G  or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pop X 5G  leads on battery. Tecno Pop X 5G  carries a 6500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pop X 5G  or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pop X 5G  is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pop X 5G  runs the Unisoc T7250 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.