Head to head

Xiaomi Poco M8 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 15 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco M8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 47 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 46,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco M8 takes it by 20.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco M8 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 M8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco M8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 10,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia A57 charges 4.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8 offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco M8 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 46,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 8, 2026 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 178 g Better 193 g
Water resistance Not Certified IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.74 Inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 15 ( HyperOS 2.0 ) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSD Card (Dedicated Slot) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash Better 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 5000 mAh (Non-removable) Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 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 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint 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.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Xiaomi Poco M8 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco M8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.1 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 M8 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco M8 is listed at PKR 46,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 10,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco M8 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco M8 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco M8 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 M8 or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco M8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco M8 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 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.