{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-pro-plus-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T16:59:04+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 48 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 61,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-7-2026-10_54_23-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 61999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T04:57:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 98.4,
                "overall": 73.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2025 (launched globally) / Expected Pakistan mid-2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 × 75.8 × 6.49 mm",
                    "Weight": "160.4 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (Dust-tight and splash-resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 in",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels (~440 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1.5K 3D Curved, 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G200 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (+8 GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No dedicated microSD slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + auxiliary sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), gyro, proximity, compass, accelerometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia A57",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a57",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-a57/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_32_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 36499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T05:44:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 36.6,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 48.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 30, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Unspecified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB/128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus",
        "margin": 25.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 56,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 71.9,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 98.4,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 25,500 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus charges 22.5W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE nubia A57 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 61,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 25,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus carries a 5200 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus runs the MediaTek Helio G200 (6 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}