Samsung Galaxy A57
Samsung · Released March 1, 2026

Galaxy A57

Samsung's A57 gets six OS updates and about 20 hours of streaming, and Samsung has it at $524.99.

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8.0/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Galaxy A57 if you want a premium-feeling midranger with long support: Samsung lists it at $524.99, down from $599.99 (Oct 8, 2026). You get a 179 g glass-and-metal body, IP68, six years of OS and security updates, and strong stamina, with about 20 hours of video streaming estimated in one test. Skip it if you game or zoom, since its Exynos 1680 trailed the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro in a graphics benchmark, and a 5MP macro lens sits where a telephoto would be. It also has no wireless charging, and its 45W charging reached only 59% in 30 minutes in one test.

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Key specs
Modules
50 MP · Triple camera
Wired charging
45W
Display type
Super AMOLED Plus
Wireless charging
No
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
6.7" (170 mm)
Resolution
1080x2340
Refresh
120 Hz
Performance
Processor
Exynos 1680
RAM
12 GB
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
Wired charge
45 W
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.7" (170 mm) · 120 Hz
ChipsetExynos 168012 GB RAM
RAM / storage12 GB
Battery5,000 mAh45W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Galaxy A57 if you want a premium-feeling midranger with long support: Samsung lists it at $524.99, down from $599.99 (Oct 8, 2026). You get a 179 g glass-and-metal body, IP68, six years of OS and security updates, and strong stamina, with about 20 hours of video streaming estimated in one test. Skip it if you game or zoom, since its Exynos 1680 trailed the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro in a graphics benchmark, and a 5MP macro lens sits where a telephoto would be. It also has no wireless charging, and its 45W charging reached only 59% in 30 minutes in one test.

Best for

Galaxy fans who want a premium-feeling midranger with long support at a sale price

Not for

Gamers, or anyone paying full list

Main strengthLasted 18 h 20 min in one video test
Main weaknessSluggish for gaming
Reasons to buy
Lasted 18 h 20 min in one video test
Slim glass-and-metal build with IP68
Galaxy AI features from the S26 line
Six years of OS updates
Reasons to avoid
Sluggish for gaming
5MP macro camera adds little
Price rose over the A56
Measured view8.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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PCMag4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy A57 5G Review: A Midrange Standout With a Vivid DisplayKimberly Gedeon · Jun 2026

Bright screen, sturdy build and long battery life make it a strong midranger.

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TechRadar4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy A57 review: a competent all-rounder that lacks wow factorTom Bedford · Apr 2026

Thin, clean and nice to look at, but weaker in speed and photos.

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Tom's Guide4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy A57 review: A surprisingly premium phone for budget shoppersTom Pritchard · Apr 2026

Feels premium for the money, but changes little from last year.

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Tech Spurt · May 2026Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Review | Camera, Gaming, Battery & BeyondWatch on YouTube ↗
Trusted Reviews · May 2026Samsung Galaxy A57 review | Is it good enough?Watch on YouTube ↗
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How it stacks up

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Samsung Galaxy A57
This deviceGalaxy A57
VS
Samsung W27
AlternativeSamsung W27
Display
6.7"8"
Chipset
Exynos 1680Octa-core, 4.74GHz + 3.6GHz
Battery
50005000
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Samsung Galaxy A57
This deviceGalaxy A57
VS
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
AlternativeHuawei Pura 90 Plus
Display
6.7"6.8"
Chipset
Exynos 1680Kirin 9025
Battery
50005700
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Samsung Galaxy A57
This deviceGalaxy A57
VS
iQOO Z11 Turbo
AlternativeiQOO Z11 Turbo
Display
6.7"6.59"
Chipset
Exynos 1680Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Battery
50007600
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Product data

Full specifications

107 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Super AMOLED Plus
Pixel density
382 ppi
Protection
Corning Glass
Color depth
16 million colours

Performance

CPU
8
CPU clock
2.9 GHz

Memory

Card slot
Not supported

Main camera

Modules
50 MP · Triple camera
Setup
Triple camera
Sensor size
1/1.56"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
1.8
Field of view
84°
Stabilization
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Digital zoom
10x
Flash
LED
Autofocus
✓
Slow motion
240fps in HD
Night mode
✓
Portrait mode
✓
Macro
✓
Panorama
✓
Slow-motion mode
✓

Selfie camera

Aperture
2.2
Sensor size
1/3.2"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Field of view
80°

Sound

Headphone port
USB Type-C
Audio formats
  • MP3
  • M4A
  • 3GA
  • AAC
  • OGG
  • OGA
  • WAV
  • AMR
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • Mid
  • MIDI
  • XMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • RTX
  • OTA
  • MXMF

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
45W
Wireless charging
✕
Cycle life
1200
Charger in box
✕

Network

Technology
5G
3G
UMTS, WCDMA
4G
LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standard
Sub6 FDD, Sub6 TDD
3G bands
1900,2100,850,900 MHz
4G bands
  • 2100
  • 1900
  • 1800
  • 2600
  • 900
  • 850
  • 700
  • 800
  • 1500
  • 2300
  • 2500 MHz
5G bands
  • 2100
  • 1800
  • 850
  • 2600
  • 900
  • 800
  • 700
  • 2300
  • 2500
  • 3700
  • 3500 MHz
SIM
NanoSIM + eSIM

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
6.0
NFC
✓
USB / ports
USB Type-C
USB version
2.0
Wi-Fi Direct
✓

Sensors & Security

Fingerprint reader
✓
Gyroscope
✓
Accelerometer
✓
Proximity sensor
✓
Ambient light sensor
✓

Body

Weight
179 g
Form factor
Bar
Water & dust resistance
IP68
Colors
  • Grey
Repairability
C

Launch & Software

Released
2026-03-01
Operating system
Android 16.0
UI
One UI 8.5
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