Tecno Pova 5
Tecno
PKR 38,999
74/100 overall
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Tecno Pova 5 vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 20 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Pova 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 38,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
45/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Pova 5 takes it by 29.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 2,500 less.
- Tecno Pova 5 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Pova 5 charges 22.5W faster.
- Tecno Pova 5 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Pova 5 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Tecno Pova 5 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Tecno Pova 5 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 5 | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 38,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2023 | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 219.4 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78-inch Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+), ~396 PPI. Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | No official display protection | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm). | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55). | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2. | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 13 with HiOS 13. | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4X Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated card slot). | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide, PDAF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, LED Flash, | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps & 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W wired Fast Charging, 10W wired Reverse Charging. Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) | 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 | 5.0 A2DP LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | 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 Pova 5 or ZTE nubia A57?
Tecno Pova 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 29.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage 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 Pova 5 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Tecno Pova 5 is listed at PKR 38,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 2,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 5 or ZTE nubia A57?
Tecno Pova 5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 5 uses a 50 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, Tecno Pova 5 or ZTE nubia A57?
Tecno Pova 5 leads on battery. Tecno Pova 5 carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 5 or ZTE nubia A57?
Tecno Pova 5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 5 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm). while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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