ZTE nubia A57: specifications and verdict
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ZTE

nubia A57

4.7 NeoScore #967 of 1029

Launched July 2026

Overview

NeoScore

4.7

#967 of 1029

Design & display
5.7
Performance & hardware
4.0
Camera
4.3
Connectivity
3.8
Battery & charging
6.2

Strengths

  • 120 Hz display with 740-nit peak brightness
  • 5,000 mAh battery with 22.5 W fast charging
  • Android 16 with direct OS updates

Weak points

  • 4 GB of RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage limit the configuration
  • The 720 × 1,570-pixel display has a density of 256 ppi
  • The rear camera has no optical image stabilisation or optical zoom
Display
6.75 inIPS LCD720 × 1,570 px120 Hz
Design
193 g70.4 mm160.1 mm7.95 mm
Performance
Unisoc T7250Octa-Core4 GB RAM128 GB
Battery
5,000 mAh22.5 W
Cameras
13 Mpxselfie 8 Mpx
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

ZTE

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Unisoc T7250
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
1.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
437
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,461
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 1.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Fast Charge Power
22.5 W
Battery Features
Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Fast Charging, Rechargeable
Wireless charging power
22.5 W

Design

Body Colors
Silver, Black, Orange
Body Thickness
7.95 mm
Body Width
70.4 mm
Body Height
160.1 mm
Weight
193 g
Usable Surface
98.8 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Resistance Features
IP64, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
64 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
740 nits
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.75 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,570 px
Display Pixel Density
256 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
Capacitive Touch

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
Direct OS Updates
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, Galileo, GLONASS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 2.0
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
A2DP, LE

Technical

Launch price
130 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

4.68 /10

Selected variant

nubia A57

Design & display
5.68
Performance & hardware
3.98
Camera
4.26
Connectivity
3.8
Battery & charging
6.16
NeoScore rank
#967 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

nubia A57 technical sheet

The ZTE nubia A57 runs Android 16 and uses a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display. Its panel has a 120 Hz refresh rate, 740-nit peak brightness, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a 720 × 1,570-pixel resolution at 256 ppi. That specification prioritises a higher refresh rate, while the pixel density remains modest.

Processing comes from the Unisoc T7250, with an octa-core CPU reaching 1.8 GHz and a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. The phone has 4 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 128 GB of expandable eMMC 5.1 storage. Connectivity includes dual Nano-SIM, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, a 3.5 mm audio jack and USB Type-C USB 2.0. The fingerprint sensor is mounted on the side.

The 5,000 mAh battery supports 22.5 W fast charging, bypass charging and a battery-level indicator, while a charger is included. The 13 MP rear camera records 1080p video at 30 fps and offers HDR, panorama and manual controls; the front camera has 8 MP. At 193 g with IP64 protection, the nubia A57 suits users who value a 120 Hz screen, a large battery, essential connectivity and Android 16, provided they are comfortable with the specified display resolution, 4 GB RAM and eMMC storage.

Highlights

  • 1120 Hz display with 740-nit peak brightness
  • 25,000 mAh battery with 22.5 W fast charging
  • 3Android 16 with direct OS updates
  • 4Expandable storage and a 3.5 mm audio jack

Things to consider

  • 14 GB of RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage limit the configuration
  • 2The 720 × 1,570-pixel display has a density of 256 ppi
  • 3The rear camera has no optical image stabilisation or optical zoom

nubia A57

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

13 MP rear camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
13 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
13 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Touch Focus
2

8 MP front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Pixel Size
8 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Pixel Size
8 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
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