Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro
Poco
PKR 194,999
89/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, 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 194,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco F9 Pro takes it by 41 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 158,500 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro packs a 1,330 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro charges 77.5W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro has a 187 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 194,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | December 31, 2026 (Expected) | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 157.5 x 75.3 x 8.6 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.59 Inches | 6.75-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1156 x 2510 Pixels Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED, Capacitive Touchscreen 185Hz HDR10+ / HDR Vivid Dolby Vision 4500 nits | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, (3 nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core, 2 x 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 x 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3. | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP + 50 MP Telephoto + 8 MP Ultrawide, OIS, PDAF, 2.5x Optical Zoom, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), HDR Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, Slow-motion up to 960fps/1920fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6330 mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W Wired, 50W Wireless, 27W Reverse Wired, 22.5W Reverse Wireless, PD 3.0, QC 3+, 100W PPS Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM, up to 2 active SIMs simultaneously | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, MIHC, Auracast | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Color Spectrum Sensor | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C, OTG | 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, Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 41 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. 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 Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro is listed at PKR 194,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 158,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro uses a 200 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, Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro carries a 6330 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, (3 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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