Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Vivo V80
Vivo V80 wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy A57 if you want the longest software support. Buy Vivo V80 if you want better photos, longer battery life and more speed for games.
The short answer
- CameraVivo V80. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- BatteryVivo V80. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 7. It has a 7200 mAh battery.
- SpeedVivo V80. Faster for games and heavy apps: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, speed score 6 out of 10, against 5.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy A57. 6 years of updates promised.
- PriceIt's a tie
Overall, Vivo V80 wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Vivo V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹62,999 | ₹62,999 |
| Launched | 25 March 2026 | 6 October 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 8.5 (Android 16) | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery | Usually lasts a full day; 45W charging fills it in about an hour. | Large 7200mAh battery in a thin body, with fast 90W charging and the charger in the box. |
| Camera | Decent 50MP main camera and good selfies; the ultrawide and macro are basic. | Zeiss-branded main and 3x zoom cameras plus a sharp 50MP selfie camera. |
| Speed | Smooth for daily apps, but not built for heavy gaming. | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use but not a gaming powerhouse. |
| Catch | Priced high for its speed, and prices went up in India (August 2026) and the US (October 2026). | Expensive for a mid-range chip, and the base 128GB model uses slower UFS 3.1 storage. |
| Updates | 6 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Vivo V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, 1900 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 5000 nits peak, Schott Xensation Core |
| Chipset | Exynos 1680 (4nm) | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 550 | Adreno 722 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1 (128GB) / UFS 4.1 (256GB and 512GB)) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless charging | 90W FlashCharge wired, reverse wired, bypass charging; no wireless charging listed |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS, PDAF) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4); 12MP front | 50 MP main (1/1.56", f/1.9, 23mm, OIS) + 50 MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto (1/1.95", f/2.7, 73mm, 3x optical, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 115 degrees); Zeiss optics; 50 MP selfie with AF |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68/IP69 |
| Size and weight | 6.9mm thick, 179g | 7.7mm thick, 203g |
| Software | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) at launch, OriginOS 7 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 4 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 (version not stated), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.3 LUFS) | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 4320Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Navy, Gray, Icy Blue, Lilac | Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, Stellar Black |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy A57₹62,999
- Vivo V80₹62,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A57 or Vivo V80?
- Vivo V80 wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy A57 if you want the longest software support. Buy Vivo V80 if you want better photos, longer battery life and more speed for games.
- Which has the better camera?
- Vivo V80 takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Vivo V80 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Vivo V80 is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy A57 costs ₹62,999, Vivo V80 costs ₹62,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy A57: 6 years, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Vivo V80: 4 years, now on OriginOS 7 (Android 17).