{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-8-pro-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T00:17:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova 8 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova 8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 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 82,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova 8 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-8-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-21-2026-11_09_02-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 82999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-19T06:44:28+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 71,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 86.8,
                "overall": 84
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q3 2026 (Expected Launch Soon)",
                    "Dimensions": "162 × 77 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "200g – 210g",
                    "Water resistance": "Expected IP64 Dust resistant Splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "2644 × 1208 Pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate",
                    "CPU": "cta-core Processor 4 × Cortex-A78 Performance Cores 4 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2 (Expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (HiOS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB/ 8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Primary Sensor: 50MP Main Camera Secondary Sensor: AI Lens Third Sensor: Depth/Macro Sensor LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP (Expected) HDR AI Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "4K Video Recording 1080p Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Battery 6500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 48.1
            },
            "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-8-pro",
        "margin": 35.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro": 71,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-8-pro": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro": 81.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro": 87.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro": 86.8,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 46,500 less.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 Pro charges 22.5W faster.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova 8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 35.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Pova 8 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 Pro is listed at PKR 82,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 46,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 8 Pro 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 8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Pova 8 Pro carries a 6500 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 8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 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/)."
}