Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins 4 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want better photos, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Faster for games and heavy apps: Samsung Exynos 2400, speed score 7 out of 10, against 5.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Android upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch).
- PriceSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Costs 5% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins 4 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickSamsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Suggested by TuvvoVivo V80Wins 8 of 10 key areas against Samsung Galaxy A57Better camera, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹62,999 8GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹59,999 8GB + 128GB | ₹69,999 8GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | Up ₹6,000 (11%) ₹56,999 at launch, ₹62,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | No change ₹59,999 at launch, ₹59,999 now 8GB + 128GB model | No change ₹62,999 at launch, ₹62,999 now 8GB + 128GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 256GB: ₹62,999 12GB + 256GB: ₹72,499 | 8GB + 128GB: ₹59,999 8GB + 256GB: price not known 8GB + 512GB: price not known | 8GB + 128GB: ₹62,999 8GB + 256GB: ₹69,999 8GB + 512GB: ₹79,999 | |
| Stands out for | Slimmest in its price range: 6.9 mm | Nothing that leads its price range | Nothing that leads its price range | |
| Launched | 25 March 2026 | 4 September 2025 | 6 October 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Mar 2032 (6 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Oct 2030 (4 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Mar 2032 (6 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Oct 2032 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 8.5 (Android 16) | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 8 (Android 16) | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | Best rating of these phones7.8/10 | |
| Battery | Usually lasts a full day; 45W charging fills it in about an hour. 5000 mAh | Lasts a full day; 45W charging and wireless charging included. 4900 mAh | Best battery of these phonesLarge 7200mAh battery in a thin body, with fast 90W charging and the charger in the box. 7200 mAh | |
| Camera | Decent 50MP main camera and good selfies; the ultrawide and macro are basic. | Best camera of these phonesGood 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens; not as good as the S25 in low light. | Best camera of these phonesZeiss-branded main and 3x zoom cameras plus a sharp 50MP selfie camera. | |
| Speed | Smooth for daily apps, but not built for heavy gaming. | Best speed of these phonesExynos 2400 is fast for daily use and most games, but runs warm under load. | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use but not a gaming powerhouse. | |
| Screen size | 6.7 inch | 6.7 inch | 6.59 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,900 nits, easy to read in sun | 1,900 nits, easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones5,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless | 45W wired, 15W wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, no wireless | |
| Wireless charging | No | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | No | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones179 g | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones6.9 mm | 7.4 mm | 7.7 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Only on some versions | Best tap to pay (nfc) of these phonesYes | Best tap to pay (nfc) of these phonesYes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Navy, Gray, Icy Blue, Lilac | Navy, Icyblue, White, Jetblack | Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, Stellar Black | |
| Catch | Priced high for its speed, and prices went up in India (August 2026) and the US (October 2026). | Exynos chip gets warm in long gaming sessions. Wait for a sale: it dropped to ₹46,999 in October 2026. | Expensive for a mid-range chip, and the base 128GB model uses slower UFS 3.1 storage. | |
| What owners say | Some owners say the One UI 9 update left their phone stuck on an "Access Denied" or raw XML error page during setup. Not every phone is hit and Samsung has not explained a fix yet, so wait a few days before installing it. | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 8.2/10 TechRadar | GSMArena Tom's Guide | Beebom 8/10 Smartprix 8.0/10 |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
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Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, 1900 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1900 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Chipset | Exynos 1680 (4nm) | Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.2GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 550 | Xclipse 940 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB (UFS 3.1; LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless charging | 45W wired PD, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS, PDAF) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4); 12MP front | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2); 12MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 6.9mm thick, 179g | 7.4mm thick, 190g |
| Software | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | One UI 8 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 2.0, NFC (market dependent) | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 3.2 |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem | Exynos 5300 5G (integrated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.3 LUFS) | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Vapour chamber cooling |
| Colours | Navy, Gray, Icy Blue, Lilac | Navy, Icyblue, White, Jetblack |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy A57₹62,999
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Opens 8GB + 256GB.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE₹59,999
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Opens 8GB + 128GB.
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A57 or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins 4 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want better photos, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy A57 (8GB + 256GB) costs ₹62,999, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (8GB + 128GB) costs ₹59,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy A57, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Mar 2032 (6 upgrades). Security patches: until about Mar 2032 (6 years from launch). Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch).
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