Head to head

Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 48 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 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Curve 2 takes it by 33 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 28,500 less.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 charges 22.5W faster.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Pova Curve 2 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Curve 2 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected launch date before Q2 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 7.4 mm thickness 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP64 (dust & splash resistant) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78 Inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 x 2644 Pixels (Full HD+) ( ~429 PPI) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type Curved AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 144Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Gorilla Glass 7i, Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-Core (Up to 2.4 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G610 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 with HiOS 16 skin Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide, PDAF) 2 MP (Depth / Auxiliary) LED Flash Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 13 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 8000 mAh (Li-Po, Non-removable) 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 v5.4 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Optical (under-display) Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
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 Curve 2 or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 33 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, 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 Curve 2 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Curve 2 or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Curve 2 or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Curve 2 carries a 8000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Curve 2 or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Curve 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (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.