Head to head

Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus takes it by 25.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 61,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 2025 (launched globally) / Expected Pakistan mid-2025 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 163.9 × 75.8 × 6.49 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 160.4 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP64 (Dust-tight and splash-resistant) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78 in Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1224 × 2720 pixels (~440 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 1.5K 3D Curved, 144Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G200 (6 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 with HiOS 15 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (+8 GB Extended RAM) Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No dedicated microSD slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP main + auxiliary sensor Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 13 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p @30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5200 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM 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 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), gyro, proximity, compass, accelerometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C, 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 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus or ZTE nubia A57?

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).

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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.