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Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 124,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro takes it by 38.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 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 88,500 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 77.5W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 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 X8 Pro ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 124,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Released globally in March 2026. July 30, 2026
Dimensions 157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 201.5 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP68 Dust and Water Resistance IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.59 inches 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core up to 3.4GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G720 MC8 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 with HyperOS 3 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support 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 X8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 38.6 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 X8 Pro and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is listed at PKR 124,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 88,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 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 X8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro carries a 6500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro or ZTE nubia A57?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (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.