Head to head

Tecno Spark Slim vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark Slim takes it by 28.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark Slim leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark Slim leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark Slim leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Tecno Spark Slim leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark Slim leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark Slim leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Tecno Spark Slim if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark Slim ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 43,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2025 (global rollout began in selected markets) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.2 × 75.9 × 5.93 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 156 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1224 × 2720 pixels (440 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 3D Curved Display 144Hz Up to 4500 nits IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G200 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 6× Cortex-A55 Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 HIOS 15 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (Memory Fusion) Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (market dependent) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP PDAF Autofocus HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode Beauty Mode Dual LED Flash Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 13 MP AI Beauty Portrait Screen Flash Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p 1080p 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5160 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging 10W Wired Reverse Charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 A2DP LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Physical Gyroscope Infrared (IR) Blaster Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C OTG Supported 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 Slim or ZTE nubia A57?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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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.