Samsung Galaxy A57
A slim, well-built mid-range Samsung with a big screen, full water resistance and six years of updates. Launched 25 March 2026.
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The official price went up to ₹62,999 on 7 September 2026 (it was ₹56,999) and hasn't come back down, so waiting may not help.
- You keep a phone for years (6 years of updates)
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- Battery
- Usually lasts a full day; 45W charging fills it in about an hour.
- Camera
- Decent 50MP main camera and good selfies; the ultrawide and macro are basic.
- Speed
- Smooth for daily apps, but not built for heavy gaming.
- The catch
- Priced high for its speed, and prices went up in India (August 2026) and the US (October 2026).
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, 1900 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
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| Chipset | Exynos 1680 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 550 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS, PDAF) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4); 12MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 6.9mm thick, 179g |
| Software | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 2.0, NFC (market dependent) |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.3 LUFS) |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Navy, Gray, Icy Blue, Lilac |
Our verdict combines 10 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Retail listings have dipped to about $350, (about ₹33,300) but Samsung raised the US list price to $599.99 (about ₹57,000) in October 2026 and the India price twice, to ₹62,999 in September; buy on a sale, not at list price.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: only on some versions, so check the listing before you buy.
Where it ranks
Samsung Galaxy A57: common questions
- What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A57 in India?
- Samsung Galaxy A57 starts at ₹62,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Retail listings have dipped to about $350, (about ₹33,300) but Samsung raised the US list price to $599.99 (about ₹57,000) in October 2026 and the India price twice, to ₹62,999 in September; buy on a sale, not at list price.
- When was Samsung Galaxy A57 launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 25 March 2026 with One UI 8.5 (Android 16). It now runs One UI 9 (Android 17). The brand promises 6 years of updates.
- Is Samsung Galaxy A57 good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: average. Battery: very good (5000 mAh). Gaming and speed: average (Exynos 1680 (4nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Samsung Galaxy A57?
- Priced high for its speed, and prices went up in India (August 2026) and the US (October 2026).
- Does Samsung Galaxy A57 support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: only on some versions, so check the listing before you buy.
- Is Samsung Galaxy A57 waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins).
- How fast does Samsung Galaxy A57 charge?
- 45W wired, no wireless charging