Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Apple iPhone 15
It's close. Buy Samsung Galaxy A57 if you want longer battery life and the longest software support. Buy Apple iPhone 15 if you want more speed for games and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatterySamsung Galaxy A57. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 7 out of 10, against 6. It has a 5000 mAh battery.
- SpeedApple iPhone 15. Faster for games and heavy apps: Apple A16 Bionic, speed score 7 out of 10, against 5.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy A57. Android upgrades: until about Mar 2032 (6 upgrades). Security patches: until about Mar 2032 (6 years from launch).
- PriceApple iPhone 15. Costs 5% less.
Overall it's close, so pick the one that wins on what matters most to you.
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 | Apple iPhone 15 | 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₹59,900 6GB + 128GB | ₹69,999 8GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | Up ₹6,000 (11%) ₹56,999 at launch, ₹62,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | Down ₹20,000 (25%) ₹79,900 at launch, ₹59,900 now 6GB + 128GB model | No change ₹62,999 at launch, ₹62,999 now 8GB + 128GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 256GB: ₹62,999 12GB + 256GB: ₹72,499 | 6GB + 128GB: ₹59,900 6GB + 256GB: 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 | 12 September 2023 | 6 October 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Mar 2032 (6 upgrades) | iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2028 | 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 2028 (5 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) | iOS 27.0.1, launched with iOS 17 | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | 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 day for light to normal use; charging is slow. 3349 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. | Good 48MP main camera and great video; no zoom lens. | 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 phonesThe A16 chip is smooth for apps and games but can't run Apple Intelligence. | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use but not a gaming powerhouse. | |
| Screen size | 6.7 inch | 6.1 inch | 6.59 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | 60Hz, standard | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,900 nits, easy to read in sun | 2,000 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 | 20W 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 | 179 g | Best weight of these phones171 g | 203 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones6.9 mm | 7.8 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 | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | 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). | No Apple Intelligence, a 60Hz screen and 6GB RAM. Apple no longer sells it itself: buy from Flipkart, Amazon or big shops. | 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 | 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.
Full specifications (tap to open)
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| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, 1900 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (1179 x 2556), 60Hz, 2000 nits peak, Dynamic Island |
| Chipset | Exynos 1680 (4nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 6-core: 2x performance @ 3.46GHz + 4x efficiency @ 2.02GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 550 | Apple 5-core GPU |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | 16-core Neural Engine (17 TOPS) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) | 6GB + 128GB, 6GB + 256GB (NVMe storage; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3349 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless charging | Wired USB-C (about 20W, 50% in 30 min), 15W MagSafe wireless, 4.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS, PDAF) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4); 12MP front | 48MP main (f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.4); 12MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 (6m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 6.9mm thick, 179g | 7.8mm thick, 171g |
| Software | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | iOS 17 at launch, iOS 27.0.1 now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 5 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 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, USB-C 2.0, satellite SOS |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem | Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 5G |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.3 LUFS) | Stereo speakers; Taptic Engine |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Navy, Gray, Icy Blue, Lilac | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy A57₹62,999
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Opens 8GB + 256GB.
- Apple iPhone 15₹59,900
Pick your version and colour, then your store:
Opens 6GB + 128GB.
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A57 or Apple iPhone 15?
- It's close. Buy Samsung Galaxy A57 if you want longer battery life and the longest software support. Buy Apple iPhone 15 if you want more speed for games and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Samsung Galaxy A57 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Apple iPhone 15 is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy A57 (8GB + 256GB) costs ₹62,999, Apple iPhone 15 (6GB + 128GB) costs ₹59,900.
- 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). Apple iPhone 15, now on iOS 27.0.1. iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2028. Security patches: until about Sep 2028 (5 years from launch).
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