Tecno Spark 8C
Tecno
PKR 36,999
65/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Feb 2026.
The Tecno Spark 8C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 65 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 36,999.
Tecno
PKR 36,999
65/100 overall
Full specs & reviewNubia
PKR 36,499
45/100 overall
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Tecno Spark 8C takes it by 19.9 points on our weighted spec score.
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| Specification | Tecno Spark 8C | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 36,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | January 2022 (Pakistan) | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.6 × 76 × 8.9 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | ~193 g | 193 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.6 inches | 6.75-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD90 Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Not listed | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 11 (Go edition)HiOS 7.6 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 3 GB / 4 GB | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 64 GB | 64GB/128GB Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 13 MP (wide) + QVGA | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W wired | 22.5W wired fast charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | 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.
Tecno Spark 8C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.9 points. It wins on performance, camera 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.
Tecno Spark 8C is listed at PKR 36,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Tecno Spark 8C scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
ZTE nubia A57 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 8C carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Tecno Spark 8C is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 8C runs the Unisoc T606 (12 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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.