The nubia A57 has officially launched in Malaysia, positioning itself at an accessible price point with a 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4.5G (LTE-Advanced) network support, nubia LinkFree off-grid communication, all in a slim 7.95mm body available in Dusk Black and Amber Orange.
nubia A57: Specs & Features
The nubia A57 is powered by the Unisoc T7250 Plus octa-core processor running at 1.8GHz, which nubia says delivers a 12.5% CPU frequency improvement and 30% higher GPU frequency over the previous generation (that said, this is a chipset for budget smartphones, so keep your expectations reasonable). It comes with 4GB RAM (plus 8GB swap) and 128GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 2TB. It runs on Android 16 and is SGS-certified for 50 months of smooth performance.
The 6.75-inch HD+ waterdrop display carries a resolution of 1570 x 720 and a 120Hz refresh rate, with 740 nits HBM brightness, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 95% NTSC color gamut, and Wet and Oily Hand Touch technology for reliable touch response in adverse conditions. On the camera side, the A57 carries a 13MP autofocus primary sensor paired with a 0.08MP depth sensor at the rear, and an 8MP front camera.
Battery capacity sits at 5000mAh, with nubia guaranteeing over 80% battery health retention after four years of use. The 22.5W fast charging keeps downtime short, while Bypass Charging routes power directly to the device during gaming to reduce heat buildup. On a full charge, the nubia A57 is rated for up to 2 days of daily use, 36.5 hours of calls, 104 hours of music playback, and 8.6 hours of gaming.
Connectivity is a notable highlight on the nubia A57 – it supports 4.5G (LTE-Advanced) networks with theoretical download speeds of up to 300Mbps, and nubia LinkFree enables calls and texts via Bluetooth without any cellular network, useful in areas with poor or no signal coverage such as hiking trails, underground locations, or remote areas. Additional connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and optional NFC. The A57 also carries an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, with biometric access via a side fingerprint sensor and face recognition.
The nubia A57 is available in Malaysia from 9 November 2026 in a single configuration, at 4+128GB, priced at RM549. It can be purchased at CelcomDigi stores nationwide and online at celcomdigi.com, as well as through the nubia Malaysia official stores on Shopee and Lazada.
Pokdepinion: Off-grid calling at this price? Could be a decent walkie-talkie replacement.
