Head to head

ZTE nubia A57 vs ZTE nubia Neo 2

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia Neo 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 47 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 54,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Neo 2 takes it by 25.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads

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

Camera ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 18,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 charges 10.5W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 2 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 2 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification ZTE nubia A57 ZTE nubia Neo 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,499 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date July 30, 2026 2024-02 (Pakistan availability ~ early 2025 retail)
Dimensions 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm 166 × 76.1 × 8.5 mm
Weight 193 g Better 208 g
Water resistance IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes no official IP rating.
Display
Screen size 6.75-inch Better 6.72 in
Resolution 720 × 1570 pixels 1080 × 2400 pixels (~392 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120 Hz refresh
Protection Unspecified. Standard glass
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) Unisoc T820 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (1×2.7 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3×2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 16 Android 13 (upgradeable / region dependent)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB 8 GB Better
Internal storage 64GB/128GB 256 GB UFS Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No dedicated microSD slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP main + 2 MP depth Better
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 16 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 22.5W wired fast charging 33W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby 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 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.2
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
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, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

ZTE nubia Neo 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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 ZTE nubia A57 and ZTE nubia Neo 2 in Pakistan?

ZTE nubia A57 is listed at PKR 36,499 and ZTE nubia Neo 2 at PKR 54,999. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 18,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

ZTE nubia Neo 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. ZTE nubia A57 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia Neo 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads on battery. ZTE nubia A57 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 2 a 6000 mAh cell, with 22W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia Neo 2?

ZTE nubia Neo 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 2 runs the Unisoc T820 (6 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.