Head to head

Xiaomi Poco M7 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco M7 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 39,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco M7 takes it by 24.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M7 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco M7 leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco M7 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco M7 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 3,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M7 packs a 160 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco M7 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco M7 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M7 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco M7 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 2025 (expected Pakistan launch date TBD) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 171.9 × 77.8 × 8.2 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.88 in Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Standard (no Gorilla Glass specified) Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 613 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 with HyperOS Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB / 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide (single) Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP wide 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5160 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W wired 22.5W wired fast charging Better
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 5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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 M7 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco M7 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 Xiaomi Poco M7 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco M7 is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 3,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco M7 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco M7 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco M7 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco M7 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco M7 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco M7 runs the Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 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.