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ZTE nubia A57 vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro

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

The short answer

The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 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

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro takes it by 30.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads

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

Camera ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Neo 5 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 43,500 less.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro charges 57.5W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification ZTE nubia A57 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,499 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date July 30, 2026 April 2026
Dimensions 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm 163.3 × 77.2 × 8.2 mm
Weight 193 g Better 198g
Water resistance IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.75-inch 6.8-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1570 pixels FHD+ resolution (1080 × 2400 pixels) Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Unspecified. Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 ARM Mali-G57 GPU
Operating system Android 16 Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 64GB/128GB 256GB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama 50MP Wide Camera 2MP Depth/Auxiliary Sensor PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 16MP Selfie Camera Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion), Non-Removable 6000mAh Better
Wired charging 22.5W wired fast charging 80W wired fast charging, bypass charging supported 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 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, Z-axis linear motor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 5 Pro?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 30.8 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 ZTE nubia A57 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro in Pakistan?

ZTE nubia A57 is listed at PKR 36,499 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro at PKR 79,999. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 43,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. ZTE nubia A57 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on battery. ZTE nubia A57 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 22W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, ZTE nubia A57 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm).

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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.