{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-09-21T17:00:42+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 45 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 38,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-21-2026-11_21_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-21T06:27:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77 × 7.67 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB + 6 GB (6 GB physical + 6 GB extended)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB built-in",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps / 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,200 mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth v5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyroscope (software)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 68.4,
                "overall": 45
            },
            "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",
        "margin": 24.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 56,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40"
            },
            {
                "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": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 71.9,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 31.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 68.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 2,500 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 charges 22.5W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.5 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 40 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 is listed at PKR 38,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 2,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 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 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 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 or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 runs the MediaTek Helio G81 (12 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/)."
}