{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-curve-5g-vs-zte-nubia-a57/", "generated": "2026-10-15T06:29:47+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Tecno Pova Curve 5G vs ZTE nubia A57", "answer": "The Tecno Pova Curve 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 46 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 54,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Tecno Pova Curve 5G", "slug": "tecno-pova-curve-5g", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-curve-5g/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-7-2026-11_26_37-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 54999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-19T06:53:11+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 78, "camera": 85, "battery": 75.4, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 100, "overall": 81.1 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "May 29, 2025 (global)", "Dimensions": "164.3 × 74.6 × 7.45 mm", "Weight": "188.5 g", "Water resistance": "IP64" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 in", "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (~393 ppi)", "Panel type": "AMOLED curved 144Hz", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass" }, "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-G615 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 15 with HiOS 15" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB", "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "64 MP main + 2 MP depth", "Selfie camera": "13 MP", "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh", "Wired charging": "45W wired" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP64 dust/water resistant)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (dual-band)", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } }, { "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": 80.8, "overall": 46.2 }, "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-curve-5g", "margin": 34.9, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "tecno-pova-curve-5g": 78, "zte-nubia-a57": 13 }, "leader": "tecno-pova-curve-5g" }, { "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-curve-5g": 85, "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6 }, "leader": "tecno-pova-curve-5g" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "tecno-pova-curve-5g": 75.4, "zte-nubia-a57": 64 }, "leader": "tecno-pova-curve-5g" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "tecno-pova-curve-5g": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 87 }, "leader": "tecno-pova-curve-5g" }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "tecno-pova-curve-5g": 50, "zte-nubia-a57": 25 }, "leader": "tecno-pova-curve-5g" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "tecno-pova-curve-5g": 100, "zte-nubia-a57": 80.8 }, "leader": "tecno-pova-curve-5g" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 18,500 less.", "Tecno Pova Curve 5G packs a 500 mAh larger battery.", "Tecno Pova Curve 5G charges 22.5W faster.", "Tecno Pova Curve 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Tecno Pova Curve 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.", "Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor.", "Tecno Pova Curve 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Curve 5G or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Tecno Pova Curve 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 34.9 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Tecno Pova Curve 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Tecno Pova Curve 5G is listed at PKR 54,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 18,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Curve 5G or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Tecno Pova Curve 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Curve 5G uses a 64 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 Curve 5G or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads on battery. Tecno Pova Curve 5G carries a 5500 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 Curve 5G or ZTE nubia A57?", "answer": "Tecno Pova Curve 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Curve 5G 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/)." }