Head to head

Tecno Pova 5G vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 20 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 46 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 46,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 5G takes it by 25.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 10,500 less.
  • Tecno Pova 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.
  • Tecno Pova 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 5G ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 46,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date December 2021 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 172.8 × 78.2 × 9.1 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 212 g 193 g Better
Water resistance None (No certified water or dust resistance) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.95 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not officially specified. Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.4 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G68 MC4 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 11 (upgradable to Android 12), HiOS 8.0 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide) 2 MP (Depth) AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP Dual LED Flash Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Wired 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, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor 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 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.9 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 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova 5G is listed at PKR 46,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 10,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Pova 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 5G 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 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova 5G leads on battery. Tecno Pova 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 22W wired charging respectively.

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

Tecno Pova 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm) 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.