Head to head

Tecno Spark 40 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 21 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 40 takes it by 24.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 40 leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 40 leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 40 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 40 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 40 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40 if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 40 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 38,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 165.6 × 77 × 7.67 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 188 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP64 IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.67 in 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15, HiOS 15 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB + 6 GB (6 GB physical + 6 GB extended) Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB built-in 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC supported Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP (wide) 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p@30fps / 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5,200 mAh (non-removable) Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging 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 Bluetooth v5.4 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyroscope (software) Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 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 or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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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.