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Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs ZTE nubia Air Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The ZTE nubia Air Pro still wins on display and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 52,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G takes it by 6.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display ZTE nubia Air Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Air Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 22,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Air Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • ZTE nubia Air Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia Air Pro if…

you care most about display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G ZTE nubia Air Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date June 2024 June 26, 2026
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) 164.3 × 76.1 × 5.9 mm
Weight 200 g 172 g Better
Water resistance No confirmed IP rating IP68 dust/water resistant IP69 high-pressure water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.78 inches
Resolution Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) 1224 × 2720 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED 1 Billion Colors 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Not Specified Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) UNISOC T8300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP2
Operating system Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) 8GB (Up to 12GB Expansion) Better
Internal storage 256 GB 256GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better 50 MP PDAF Secondary Camera: 2 MP Depth Sensor Additional Lens: Auxiliary Sensor HDR Panorama Face Detection Touch Focus
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR 20 MP Face Unlock AI Beauty Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Super Charge 33W Wired Fast Charging (USB Type-C)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 USB 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 Spark 20 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia Air Pro?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. ZTE nubia Air Pro 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 Spark 20 Pro 5G and ZTE nubia Air Pro in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and ZTE nubia Air Pro at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia Air Pro?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia Air Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia Air Pro?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while ZTE nubia Air Pro runs the UNISOC T8300 (6nm).

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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.