Tecno Spark 40 5G
Tecno
PKR 49,999
73/100 overall
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Tecno Spark 40 5G vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 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 49,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
47/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Spark 40 5G takes it by 26 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 13,500 less.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 5G | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 49,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2025 | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | Not officially specified | 193 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 Certified | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 inches | 6.75-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Panda Glass | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 15 HiOS 15 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, Wide AI Lens Autofocus Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode Super Resolution Time-Lapse Slow Motion AI Camera Filters Document Scanner QR Code Scanner Continuous Shooting Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W 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 Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor | 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 Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia A57?
Tecno Spark 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26 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 Spark 40 5G and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 13,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia A57?
Tecno Spark 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 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 Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia A57?
Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 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 Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia A57?
Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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