Head to head

Xiaomi Poco M8x vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 24 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 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 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco M8x takes it by 20.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 43,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 22.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco M8x ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 79,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 21, 2026. July 30, 2026
Dimensions 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 232 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP64, dust and splash resistant. IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 613 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB/6GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSD expandable Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps. 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired 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, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster 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 M8x or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco M8x comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 M8x and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is listed at PKR 79,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 43,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco M8x scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco M8x carries a 7900 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco M8x or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) 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.