Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo 3 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 21 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova Neo 3 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 47 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 48,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Neo 3 takes it by 23.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 12,500 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 3 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 3 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 3 has a 3 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 3 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo 3 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2023 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.6 × 9.3 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight Not officially specified 193 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection No official display protection Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 13, HiOS 13 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot Yes, dedicated microSDXC card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 16MP + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8MP Selfie Camera, LED Flash 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps Video 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 7000mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging 22.5W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Panther Game Engine 2.0 MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology 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 Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova Neo 3 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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 Neo 3 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo 3 is listed at PKR 48,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 12,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova Neo 3 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 3 uses a 16 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 Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 3 carries a 7000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova Neo 3 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 3 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) 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.