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Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on 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 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G takes it by 25.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 6 Neo 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 6 Neo 5G 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 28,500 less.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G charges 10.5W faster.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 11, 2024 (announced) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 192.3 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP54 (dust protected, splash resistant) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (~396 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 1B colors 120Hz 580 nits IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Standard glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 with HiOS 14.5 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.9, PDAF Dual-LED flash Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p recording 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (likely side-mounted or under-display depending on variant) Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 6 Neo 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 6 Neo 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 28,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G uses a 108 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 6 Neo 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G leads on battery. Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G runs the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) 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.