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Introduction
The annual refresh of the Galaxy A series has begun with the new A57 and A37 models. Today we are going to meet the Galaxy A57, which is now thinner and lighter and available in new “awesome” colors.
The Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A56 were (and still are) some of the most solid mid-range phones with extremely attractive pricing that made them not only good competitors, but often winners. So, it’s natural to expect the Galaxy A57 to be at least at the same level.
The new model looks exactly like the previous model with a flat Gorilla Glass Victus+ panel and a metal frame with signature elevations around the control buttons. The phone is now fully IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.
The size of the A57 has become smaller, the screen bezels have become thinner and the weight has reduced by 20 grams. This is quite an achievement for a phone that has retained the same screen size and battery capacity as last year’s model.
Actually, the Galaxy A57 relies on the same display as the Galaxy A56 – a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED with 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support. Below that is a new chip – the Exynos 1680, with an improved processor and graphics. And the Galaxy A57 is now available with 512GB of storage, in addition to the more basic 128GB and 256GB versions.
As far as the camera department is concerned, there hasn’t been a bit of change in terms of specifications. There are still three cameras on the back – a 50MP primary, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 5MP macro. You also get a 12MP shooter for selfies. But we found a noticeable improvement in image quality, which you’ll read about in the camera section.
Finally, the Galaxy A57 has the same battery and charging specs as the A56 – a 5,000mAh battery capable of up to 45W fast charging. While these specifications may seem lackluster, there are, in fact, improvements in battery life as well.
Samsung Galaxy A57 specifications at a glance:
- Body: 161.5×76.8×6.9 mm, 179 grams; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+); IP68 dust resistant and water resistant (submersible up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes).
- Display: 6.70″ Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak), 1080x2340px resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 385ppi.
- Chipset: Exynos 1680 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-720 & 4×2.6 GHz Cortex-720 & 3×1.95 GHz Cortex-520); Xclipse 550.
- Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS.
- OS/Software: Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5.
- rear camera: wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; ultra wide angle: 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 1/3.06″, 1.12μm; macro: 5 MP, F/2.4.
- Front Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.2″, 1.12μm.
- video capture: rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, Gyro-EIS; front camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR.
- Battery: 5000mAh; 45W wired.
- Connectivity: 5G; é SIM; Wi-Fi 6e; BT 6.0; NFC.
- various: Fingerprint reader (under the display, optical); Stereo speaker.
Yes, the Galaxy A57 is a small update compared to the Galaxy A56, even compared to the Galaxy A55. The chip received a gradual update, as well as the design. But that’s about it, and looking at the specifications, we can imagine plenty of reasons for any Galaxy A56 or even Galaxy A55 owner to upgrade. But if you are looking for a good mid-ranger, you might be in the right place.
Unboxing the Galaxy A57
The Galaxy A57 comes in a slim white box with a color-matching print on the outside. We got the IceBlue version, and the top of the box also has the same version.
The retail package is as basic as they come – you get a 3A-rated USB-C cable and a SIM ejector. That’s it.