Head to head

Tecno Pova 8 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 8 Pro takes it by 35.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova 8 Pro 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 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.

Buy the Tecno Pova 8 Pro if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 8 Pro ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 82,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Q3 2026 (Expected Launch Soon) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 162 × 77 × 8 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 200g – 210g 193 g Better
Water resistance Expected IP64 Dust resistant Splash resistant IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78 Inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 2644 × 1208 Pixels (1.5K) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 144Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Gorilla Glass 7i Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU cta-core Processor 4 × Cortex-A78 Performance Cores 4 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores Octa-core
GPU Mali-G615 MC2 (Expected) Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 (HiOS) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB/ 8GB / 12GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot Not listed Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Primary Sensor: 50MP Main Camera Secondary Sensor: AI Lens Third Sensor: Depth/Macro Sensor LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32MP (Expected) HDR AI Beauty Mode Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K Video Recording 1080p Video Recording 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon Battery 6500mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 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 8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Pova 8 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova 8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.