Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
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Design36
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Rear Camera15
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos2
Key Specs
Performance
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Samsung Exynos 1680 -
Octa core (2.9 GHz, Single Core + 2.6 GHz, Quad core + 1.95 GHz, Tri core) -
8 GB / 12 GB RAM
Display
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6.7 inches (17.02 cm); Super AMOLED Plus -
1080x2340 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Gorilla Glass Protection -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Triple Camera Setup - 50 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 12 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 5 MP Macro Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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12 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Screen flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5000 mAh -
45W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano/eSIM -
5G Supported -
256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
8.2/10
Verdict
The Galaxy A57 is a well rounded smartphone that nails the essentials, offering a sleek design, vibrant display, and long term software support. It brings a taste of the flagship Galaxy S26 series experience, albeit with a few compromises. The device is best suited for users who want a premium Samsung phone with a polished software experience and reliable updates, rather than top tier performance.
Pros
- Slim and lightweight build
- Big, vibrant display
- Strong software support
- Good selfie performance
Cons
- Performance can be better
- Slow fingerprint response
Design and display: sleek, lightweight, and immersive
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Samsung has focused heavily on design this year, and it shows. The Galaxy A57 measures just 6.9mm in thickness, making it impressively slim for a phone with a large display. Despite its size, it doesn't feel too large in hand, and one-handed usage is still manageable, helped in part by thoughtful One UI optimisations.
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Performance: reliable for everyday use
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Powering the device is Samsung's new Exynos 1680 SoC, which is claimed to offer around a 15 percent performance improvement over its predecessor. In real-world usage, the Galaxy A57 handles everyday tasks comfortably, whether it's scrolling through social media, streaming videos, multitasking, or even light gaming. The experience feels smooth and stable.
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Cameras: made for everyday photography
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The Samsung Galaxy A57 features a fairly balanced camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro camera, and a 12MP front-facing camera for selfies. In good lighting conditions, the main camera captures detailed and well-balanced shots with pleasing colours, making it reliable for everyday photography.
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Battery life: balanced and dependable
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The Galaxy A57 packs a 5,000mAh battery, which might seem modest at a time when some competitors are pushing much larger capacities. However, the phone still delivers a reliable battery life for its size. In day-to-day use, the phone comfortably lasts an entire day, though you may find yourself reaching for the charger by the end of it, depending on usage. Considering the battery size, the endurance is still quite impressive.
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Software: long-term support
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On the software front, the Galaxy A57 runs One UI 8.5 based on Android 16, bringing the same core experience as the Galaxy S26 lineup right out of the box. Samsung is also promising six years of OS and security updates, which is a major advantage and adds long-term value, especially at this price.
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8.2/10
Verdict
The Galaxy A57 is a well rounded smartphone that nails the essentials, offering a sleek design, vibrant display, and long term software support. It brings a taste of the flagship Galaxy S26 series experience, albeit with a few compromises. The device is best suited for users who want a premium Samsung phone with a polished software experience and reliable updates, rather than top tier performance.
- Slim and lightweight build
- Big, vibrant display
- Strong software support
- Good selfie performance
Pros
- Performance can be better
- Slow fingerprint response
Cons
Samsung has focused heavily on design this year, and it shows. The Galaxy A57 measures just 6.9mm in thickness, making it impressively slim for a phone with a large display. Despite its size, it doesn't feel too large in hand, and one-handed usage is still manageable, helped in part by thoughtful One UI optimisations.
Read MorePowering the device is Samsung's new Exynos 1680 SoC, which is claimed to offer around a 15 percent performance improvement over its predecessor. In real-world usage, the Galaxy A57 handles everyday tasks comfortably, whether it's scrolling through social media, streaming videos, multitasking, or even light gaming. The experience feels smooth and stable.
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy A57 features a fairly balanced camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro camera, and a 12MP front-facing camera for selfies. In good lighting conditions, the main camera captures detailed and well-balanced shots with pleasing colours, making it reliable for everyday photography.
Read MoreThe Galaxy A57 packs a 5,000mAh battery, which might seem modest at a time when some competitors are pushing much larger capacities. However, the phone still delivers a reliable battery life for its size. In day-to-day use, the phone comfortably lasts an entire day, though you may find yourself reaching for the charger by the end of it, depending on usage. Considering the battery size, the endurance is still quite impressive.
Read MoreOn the software front, the Galaxy A57 runs One UI 8.5 based on Android 16, bringing the same core experience as the Galaxy S26 lineup right out of the box. Samsung is also promising six years of OS and security updates, which is a major advantage and adds long-term value, especially at this price.
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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | March 25, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v16 |
| OS Updates | 6 Years |
| Security Updates | 6 Year |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI8.5 |
Performance
(Excellent)
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| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1680 | |||||||||
| Processor | Octa core (2.9 GHz, Single core, Cortex A720 + 2.6 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A720 + 1.95 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A520) | |||||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 550 | |||||||||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | |||||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |||||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
Motorola Signature
3,098,258
Samsung Galaxy S25
2,185,567
vivo V70 Elite
1,815,619
vivo V70
1,437,195
Google Pixel 10A
1,400,792
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
1,392,494
OPPO Reno12 Pro
638,962
*Group: 39-72k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Google Pixel 10A
8 s
OnePlus 15R
14 s
Samsung Galaxy S25
14 s
vivo V70 Elite
18 s
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
21 s
vivo V70
22 s
vivo V29 Pro
33 s
*Group: 39-72k Phones
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Wild Life Extreme
The higher, the better
POCO X8 Pro Max
6,194
OnePlus 15R
4,747
OnePlus Nord 6
4,499
vivo V70 Elite
2,071
vivo V70
2,066
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
1,722
Motorola Razr 60
1,018
*Group: 39-72k Phones
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Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
iQOO 12 5G
4 %
OnePlus 15R
6 %
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
6 %
vivo V70
6 %
vivo V70 Elite
7 %
Google Pixel 10A
9 %
Samsung Galaxy S25
10 %
*Group: 39-72k Phones
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Heating*
The lower, the better
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
2.5 %
Samsung Galaxy S25
10.8 %
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
13.0 %
vivo V70 Elite
13.0 %
vivo V70
13.6 %
Google Pixel 10A
32.8 %
iQOO 12 5G
48.0 %
*Group: 39-72k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
Steel Nomad
Wildlife Extreme
AnTuTu Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Best In Class)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 1900 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1200 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 382 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 88.65 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus Plus |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 90 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 161.5 mm |
| Width | 76.8 mm |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 179 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera Features | 10 x Digital Zoom, Nightography/Low-light photography, Low Noise Mode, Enhanced ISP, Instant slow-mo, Best Face, Object Eraser, HDR Selfie, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @30/60 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 10x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |||||||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @30/60 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging, 60% in 30 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
POCO X8 Pro Max
21.4 hrs
vivo V70 Elite
18.3 hrs
vivo V70
15.6 hrs
Google Pixel 10A
13.9 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S25
11.8 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
11.6 hrs
Honor 200 Pro
9.5 hrs
*Group: 39-72k Phones
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
iQOO Neo 9 Pro
.3 hrs
vivo V70
.7 hrs
vivo V70 Elite
.7 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S25
.9 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
1.1 hrs
Google Pixel 10A
1.4 hrs
Google Pixel 8 Pro
1.6 hrs
*Group: 39-72k Phones
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano/eSIM | |||||||||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G | |||||||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||||||
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6e (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMO | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | |||||||||
| GPS | Yes with Glonass | |||||||||
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Key Highlights
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1680 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 256 GB 12 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.7", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Samsung Galaxy A57 5G (8 GB + 256 GB) | ₹51,950 |
| Samsung Galaxy A57 5G (12 GB + 256 GB) | ₹57,999 |
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