Head to head

Tecno Pova Curve 5G vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Curve 5G takes it by 34.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Tecno Pova Curve 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Curve 5G ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 29, 2025 (global) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.3 × 74.6 × 7.45 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 188.5 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP64 IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78 in Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (~393 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED curved 144Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G615 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 with HiOS 15 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB / 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 64 MP main + 2 MP depth Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 13 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (IP64 dust/water resistant) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (dual-band) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Pova Curve 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Curve 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Curve 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Curve 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.