Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Samsung's £529 mid-ranger slims down to 6.9mm and 179g, steps up to IP68 and the faster Exynos 1680, and backs it all with six years of updates — and this generation is officially sold in the US too.
- Slim 6.9mm, 179g build with an aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, and IP68 — up from IP67 on the Galaxy A56
- Bright 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ 120Hz display with HDR10+ and 1900 nits peak brightness
- Six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades plus six years of security updates
- 50MP OIS main and 12MP selfie cameras take great photos, with good 4K video from the main sensor
- Improved battery life and excellent sustained performance — the Exynos 1680 stays cool under load
- Officially available in both the UK and the US at launch, unlike some past A5x generations
- £529 launch price sits uncomfortably close to the Galaxy S25 FE and above strong rivals, including the discounted Galaxy A56
- 45W wired charging is middling for the class and there is no wireless charging
- Misses out on Galaxy S-series AI features and DeX mode
- 5MP macro is filler and there is no telephoto lens
- No charger in the box and no microSD expansion
Android Hire Verdict — Polished mid-ranger, premium price
The Galaxy A57 5G is the most refined A-series phone yet — genuinely slim and light, IP68-rated, with a bright 120Hz Super AMOLED+ panel and a six-year update pledge few rivals match. Its Exynos 1680 is quick enough and impressively cool under sustained load, but at £529 reviewers agree it is a hard sell against the Galaxy S25 FE and cheaper competition. Buy it for the design, longevity, and Samsung polish — or wait for the inevitable price cut.
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G benchmarks
Scores are from GSMArena's own testing of a Galaxy A57 review unit (Exynos 1680); the same unit scores ~1,363,000 on AnTuTu 11, and chipset trackers report a spread depending on benchmark version and RAM configuration.
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs the competition
How the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G compares against the Google Pixel 10a, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G and the Google Pixel 9a — its closest rivals in our directory.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | £529 | $499 | ~€305 | $499 |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED+ 120Hz | 6.3" P-OLED 120Hz | 6.7" AMOLED 120Hz | 6.3" P-OLED 120Hz |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1680 | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Camera | 50MP OIS + 12MP UW | 48MP OIS + 13MP UW | 50MP OIS | 48MP OIS + 13MP ultrawide |
| Battery | 5000mAh · 45W wired | 5100mAh · 30W wired | 6000mAh · 45W | 5100mAh · 23W wired |
| AnTuTu 10 | ~1,002,000 | ~1,270,000 | ~625,000 | ~1,254,000 |
| Our score | 78/100 | 81/100 | 82/100 | 82/100 |
Launch prices are shown in each phone's primary launch-market currency, so this row mixes currencies — compare the figures against local pricing rather than one another.
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G full specifications
Launch
- Announced
- 2026, March 25
- Released
- 2026, April 10 (UK); April 9 (USA)
- Status
- Available
Network
- Technology
- GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- 4G bands
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
- 5G bands
- 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
- Speed
- HSPA, LTE, 5G
Body
- Dimensions
- 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm
- Weight
- 179 g
- Build
- Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame
- SIM
- Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 active at a time)
- Durability
- IP68 dust-tight and water-resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
- Type
- Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM) / 1900 nits (peak)
- Size
- 6.7 inches (110.2 cm²)
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9, ~385 ppi
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Platform
- OS
- Android 16, One UI 8.5 (up to 6 major OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates)
- Chipset
- Samsung Exynos 1680 (4nm)
- CPU
- Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520)
- GPU
- Xclipse 550
Memory
- Card slot
- No
- Internal
- 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (UK: 256GB/8GB and 512GB/12GB)
- Technology
- UFS 3.1
Main Camera
- Setup
- Triple: 50 MP (wide) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 5 MP (macro)
- Wide
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
- Ultrawide
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 1/3.06", 1.12µm
- Macro
- 5 MP, f/2.4
- Features
- LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
- Single
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.12µm
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR
Sound
- Loudspeaker
- Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm jack
- No
Comms
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band
- Bluetooth
- 6.0, A2DP, LE
- Positioning
- GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
- NFC
- Yes (market/region dependent)
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
- Fingerprint
- Under display, optical
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
- Type
- 5000 mAh, non-removable
- Charging
- 45W wired (Super Fast Charging 2.0, ~60% in 30 min per Samsung); no wireless charging
Misc
- Colors
- Awesome Navy, Awesome Grey, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac
- Models
- SM-A576B, SM-A576B/DS, SM-A576U1, SM-A576W, SM-A5760
- SAR
- EU: 0.70 W/kg (head), 1.07 W/kg (body)
- Price
- £529 (256GB/8GB) / £699 (512GB/12GB) UK RRP; from $549.99 in the USA
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G FAQ
Is the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G available in the USA?
Yes. The Galaxy A57 5G is sold in the United States as a Samsung.com online exclusive from $549.99, in Awesome Navy, Gray, and Icyblue. In the UK it launched on April 10, 2026 at £529 through Samsung.com/uk and selected retailers.
How long will the Galaxy A57 5G receive software updates?
Samsung promises up to six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades plus up to six years of security updates. It ships with Android 16 and One UI 8.5.
Does the Galaxy A57 5G come with a charger in the box?
No. The box contains only a USB-C to C cable, an ejection pin, and a quick start guide. The phone supports 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0, which Samsung rates at up to 60% charge in about 30 minutes.
What's the difference between the Galaxy A57 and the Galaxy A56?
The A57 is 0.5mm thinner and 19g lighter (6.9mm, 179g), moves from IP67 to IP68, and swaps the Exynos 1580 for the roughly 12-14% faster Exynos 1680 with much better sustained performance, plus Bluetooth 6.0 and Wi-Fi 6E. The core cameras and 5000mAh battery are largely unchanged, and the discounted A56 remains the value pick.
Is the Galaxy A57 5G waterproof?
It is rated IP68 — dust-tight and water-resistant to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes — a step up from the IP67 rating of the Galaxy A56.
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