{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-7-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T16:40:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova 7 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova 7 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 47 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 56,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova 7",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-7",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-7/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-7-2026-12_05_35-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 56999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-20T07:10:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 75
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 4, 2025 (global launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "167.25 × 75.61 × 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 207 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (~396 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 144 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Tempered glass (unspecified)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No dedicated microSD"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + auxiliary sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 1080p video recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired; 30W wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, 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": 91.6,
                "overall": 47.3
            },
            "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-pova-7",
        "margin": 27.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-7": 62,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-7"
            },
            {
                "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-pova-7": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-7"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-7": 81.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-7"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-7": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-7": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-7"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-7": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 91.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-7"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 20,500 less.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 charges 22.5W faster.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova 7 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 7 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.7 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Pova 7 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 7 is listed at PKR 56,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 20,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 7 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 7 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 7 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova 7 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 7 leads on battery. Tecno Pova 7 carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 7 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 7 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 7 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4 nm) 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/)."
}