Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova Neo 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 44 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Pova Neo 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 36,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Neo 5G takes it by 24.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova Neo 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Neo 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova Neo 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova Neo 5G costs PKR 1,500 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo 5G ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 34,999 Cheaper PKR 36,499
Design & build
Release date September 2022 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 170.8 × 77.9 × 9.5 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 204.7 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not specified Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 12 HiOS 8.6 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB 4GB
Internal storage 128GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP (Wide) QVGA AI Depth Sensor Quad-LED Flash Panorama HDR Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8MP LED Flash 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording Up to 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery 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 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band) 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 Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass 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 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova Neo 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo 5G is listed at PKR 34,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 5G cheaper by PKR 1,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Pova Neo 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 5G 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 Neo 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova Neo 5G leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 5G carries a 6000 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 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Tecno Pova Neo 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 810 (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.