{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-slim-vs-zte-nubia-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T09:29:41+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark Slim vs ZTE nubia A57",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark Slim is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 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 43,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark Slim",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-slim",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-slim/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_07_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:17:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025 (global rollout began in selected markets)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.2 × 75.9 × 5.93 mm",
                    "Weight": "156 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels (440 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 3D Curved Display 144Hz Up to 4500 nits",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G200 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 6× Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HIOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (Memory Fusion)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP PDAF Autofocus HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode Beauty Mode Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP AI Beauty Portrait Screen Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5160 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 10W Wired Reverse Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Physical Gyroscope Infrared (IR) Blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 72.2,
                "overall": 45.4
            },
            "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-slim",
        "margin": 28.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 56,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 13
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "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-slim": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 36.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 71.5,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 64
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 87
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 25
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a57": 72.2
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 7,500 less.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim packs a 160 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim charges 22.5W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark Slim or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Slim comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, 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 Slim and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Slim is listed at PKR 43,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 7,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark Slim or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Slim scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark Slim 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 Slim or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Slim leads on battery. Tecno Spark Slim carries a 5160 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 Slim or ZTE nubia A57?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Slim is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark Slim runs the MediaTek Helio G200 (6nm) 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/)."
}