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<\/default:svg><\/button><\/p>\n\n1. Design, build and display<\/li>\n2. 6 generations of operating system upgrades and security<\/li>\n3. Imaging Performance<\/li>\n4. Benchmark performance<\/li>\n5. Battery Life<\/li>\n6. Conclusion \u2013 Was it enough love?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\nThe Galaxy A series needs more love.<\/p>\nThat was our conclusion of the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G review last year. It was a reliable device for daily use, but faltered under sustained workloads. With Samsung bringing us a Samsung Galaxy A57 5G<\/b> to succeed it, we came with higher hopes for this midrange lineup.<\/p>\nBeyond Samsung\u2019s flagship releases like the new Galaxy Z foldables and the annual \u2018S\u2019 series staples, the midrange category is still important for the rest of the non-tech-chasing crowd, and it\u2019s also where Android phone competition is most heated.<\/p>\nThis year brings even more challenges, with the main one being rising component prices. Noticeably, it launched at a lower sticker price and has seen upward revisions to its current S$678 (128GB), S$868 (256GB), and S$1,058 (512GB) price tag.<\/p>\nWith price-sensitive consumers spoilt for choice, the Galaxy A57 5G needs a robust package even without the draw of cutting-edge components. Did Samsung pull it off this time?<\/p>\nDesign, build and display<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 makes a few subtle tweaks compared to the A56.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPhysically, the Galaxy A57 doesn\u2019t differ too much from its older counterpart. It\u2019s likely you may not be able to tell the two apart even when side-by-side. The real changes were minor, but no less important to the overall experience.<\/p>\nFor starters, the Galaxy A57 is smaller at 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9mm<\/b>. That\u2019s only a few millimetres off from the A56, but it\u2019s notably retains the same battery capacity<\/b> (more on its performance below). Even more astounding is the A57 is lighter than its predecessor at 179g<\/b> (as opposed to 198g), despite the similarities.<\/p>\nThe lighter feel isn\u2019t because Samsung cut corners on materials, either. You get an aluminium frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ <\/b>glass sandwiching both sides of the phone. This lets the A57 feel light and slim in hand without feeling cheap or toy-like.<\/p>\n\nSamsung managed to shave the size and weight of the A57, without shaving off the battery capacity.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThat said, Galaxy A57 also has design choices I\u2019m not too big a fan of. The edge holding both metal frame and glass feels too sharp for my liking.\u00a0While the materials may feel premium, they\u2019re particularly susceptible to the tiniest bit of staining (from condensation and palm sweat). With how thin the phone is, the A57 feels particularly slippery in these cases. Admittedly, this can easily be rectified with a phone case.<\/p>\nFor added assurance, this midrange device offers IP68 <\/b>dust and water resistance, which is a nice touch of practicality and durability despite its lower price.<\/p>\nSamsung has also removed the small gap beneath the camera island, which was a sticking point on the A56 because it was prone to trapping dust. The island still protrudes quite a lot, so the phone wobbles whenever we put it on a flat surface.<\/p>\nStill, these are just nitpicks. Overall, the A57 does a decent job delivering design and handling value despite its affordability.<\/p>\n\nNo complaints about the colours on the Galaxy A57\u2019s display, only the brightness.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdding to that value is a premium-looking display. Similar to the A56, it\u2019s a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED + display <\/b>with a 2,340 x 1,080 pixel resolution, with excellent indoor legibility.<\/p>\nSadly, its 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode isn\u2019t accessible through manual tweaks. You have to enable adaptive brightness to make the display readable in direct sunlight, and that relies heavily on the phone\u2019s sensors.<\/p>\nThankfully, colour reproduction doesn\u2019t seem lethargic on the A57\u2019s display, at least on the default Vivid display mode. I also tried testing with pastel-coloured Home Screen wallpapers. In general, pastel tones are generally hard to get right, but the A57 balanced them nicely without looking too saturated or washed out.<\/p>\nThe 120Hz refresh rate is a nice touch, albeit insufficient for my needs. Standard mode locks the screen to 60Hz, while Adaptive mode uncaps it to 120Hz. I\u2019d have liked to see app-level refresh-rate limits, which sounds like a stretch for a midrange phone.<\/p>\n\nThe A57 uses an optical fingerprint scanner, and takes half a second to unlock.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor security, the Galaxy A57 uses an optical under-display fingerprint sensor<\/b>. Although optical sensors have been around for about 5 years, they often lag behind ultrasonic sensors (and even physical sensors) in speed.\u00a0The Galaxy A57 is no different in this regard, as it takes just a smidge longer to unlock. It\u2019s worth noting when you get this device, but it’s hardly a world-ending problem.<\/p>\n6 generations of operating system upgrades and security<\/h2>\n\nOne UI 8.5 allows for some pretty in-depth customisation options, including for the Quick Settings panel.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 released with Samsung\u2019s One UI 8.5<\/b>, based on Android 16<\/b>. As of reviewing, it hasn\u2019t received the Android 17-based One UI 9, as it only began its stable rollout to the S26 series in September 2026. But that\u2019s hardly an issue since Android versions have been business-as-usual stability upgrades, as all the attention now lies on developing mobile AI features.<\/p>\nAside from customisation features like in-depth Quick Settings editing and new lock screen clocks, another big talking point for One UI 8.5 was Galaxy AI. However, not all flagship software features made it to the A57. As far as we can tell, Now Brief and Now Nudge, arent on this phone. Indeed, the Galaxy AI settings tab that you\u2019d normally find on S26 series phones is also not present on the A57, which is now an \u2018Intelligent features\u2019 page that\u2019s light and trim.<\/p>\nHowever, they are still useful. Key ones include Photo Assist features like Object Eraser and custom filters pulled from reference images. There\u2019s also AI voice transcription and, of course, the overhauled Bixby.<\/p>\n\nThe new Bixby can even help you set up Routines. It doesn\u2019t have access to all the available Routine settings, though, instead defaulting to \u201cAsk Bixby\u201d.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of Bixby\u2019s particular strengths is deep system integration. Aside from basic functions like adjusting volume and setting alarms, you can also ask Bixby to change certain settings without navigating the phone. There are limitations (for example, you can\u2019t adjust always-on-display settings). However, Bixby still helps by pointing you to where it thinks those settings are located, getting it right about 80% of the time.<\/p>\nYou can also perform certain tasks via Bixby. For instance, it can launch the default camera app in 50MP mode upon request and prepare a Google Drive upload for my latest photo. It stops short of uploading, needing me to expressly press the upload button. This is a nice touch that lets me feel in control of my AI use.<\/p>\nThis assistance extends to more complex tasks. Routines are a powerful One UI feature that can look a bit intimidating at first glance. After telling Bixby, it sets Routine for you. Thanks to the conversational prompting overhaul, Bixby doesn\u2019t need complex instructions.<\/p>\nThat said, AI use even outside of Samsung phones has its inaccuracies, and Bixby isn\u2019t spared. When setting up a simple sleep Routine, Bixby could understand some conditions correctly but couldn\u2019t handle others (like setting the display to greyscale). It didn\u2019t matter that these options are available in the actual Routines menu.<\/p>\nOverall, Bixby can help more casual phone users become power users through asking and prompting, as long as you keep your expectations in check. We also feel that this level of AI access feels sufficient for a midrange handset, so kudos to Samsung for including it.<\/p>\nImaging Performance<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 uses the same camera configuration as the A56, with a main, ultrawide and macro lens.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUnfortunately, if you were hoping for camera upgrades, the A57 appears unchanged from the A56:<\/p>\n\n50MP<\/b> main camera (f\/1.8 aperture, OIS)<\/li>\n12MP<\/b> ultrawide camera (f\/2.2 aperture)<\/li>\n5MP<\/b> macro camera (f\/2.4 aperture)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis camera configuration traces its roots back to 2023\u2019s Galaxy A54. As much as we\u2019d hoped for a major camera upgrade after three years, we can also understand Samsung\u2019s hesitation to fix what isn\u2019t broken and its need to keep costs down. If we had to pick, it could afford to replace its macro camera with something more useful, like a low-range optical zoom. Oh well, maybe next year.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe Galaxy A57 can be competent at colour accuracy, showing only mild oversaturation when lighting conditions aren\u2019t optimal, to compensate for low light. Otherwise, the A57’s colours are well balanced; photos look punchy without being ridiculously gaudy.<\/p>\nThe cameras also tend to underexpose shots. Some photos in the gallery above were taken on a slightly cloudy day, but it\u2019s actually not as dull as the final shots suggest. While the A57 kept the colours from washing out in that lighting, they still appeared greyer than the naked eye. That said, the A57 can still discern a fair amount of detail in shadows.<\/p>\nOne more word on the colours \u2013 they\u2019re pretty consistent between the ultrawide and the main sensor, which is a nice surprise for its price.<\/p>\nDetail retrieval leaves more to be desired. The A57 does a great job preserving foreground, but cracks appear when you pixel-peep at background objects. For example, far-field subjects (like the trees in the background of image #1 and #2) get smeared out.<\/p>\nCombined with the A57\u2019s lack of a telephoto lens, even its 2x digital zoom (let alone 4x or 10x) might not always perform well.<\/p>\nIn addition, photos tended to have more noise than usual, especially on solid colours and smooth surfaces. We can only assume this is the A57 trying to add a bit more detail by sharpening them algorithmically, though it\u2019s only noticeable when you zoom in. Switching to 50MP mode (the main camera shoots in 12MP by default) mitigates this issue, though.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re just taking photos for personal use in messaging apps and social media, the Galaxy A57 is more than sufficient. Anything beyond that, such as needing accurate reproduction, is not really its forte.<\/p>\nNight Mode does its job in brightening up low-light images. However, photos can become susceptible to blown-out light sources and lens flare, giving some images a ghostly look. The main sensor without Night Mode is competent enough and, in scenarios like the gallery above, can provide a bit more contrast than with Night Mode on.<\/p>\nHowever, the same can\u2019t be said for the ultrawide. Without Night Mode, the focus on ultrawide pictures becomes incredibly soft.<\/p>\nFinally, it\u2019s worth noting that the camera visibly stutters when you\u2019re shooting at night, even with Night Mode off.<\/p>\nBenchmark performance<\/h2>\nThe Galaxy A57 runs on Samsung\u2019s own Exynos 1680 <\/b>chip, an upgrade from the A56\u2019s Exynos 1580. It\u2019s an octa-core processor built on a 4nm process, with 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 core, 4x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and another 3x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520 cores.<\/p>\nOn paper, it\u2019s almost the same configuration as last year\u2019s Exynos 1580, except with an A520 core swapped out for an A720 core. Other changes include the new Samsung Xclipse 550 GPU<\/b>, an upgrade to UFS 4.1<\/b> storage, and a new 8K MAC NPU<\/b>. Samsung touts the A57\u2019s improved AI and graphics performance compared to the 1580, but we shall see.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s the benchmarks. The Galaxy A57 sits squarely in the midrange, so although we normally test flagship phones, we\u2019ll include competitors in the same price range whenever possible. We\u2019ve also snuck in Samsung\u2019s own flagship alternative, so you know that you really get what you pay for.<\/p>\nNote:<\/b> The Galaxy A57 can\u2019t participate in Solar Bay Unlimited benchmarks by 3DMark due to the lack of Vulkan support.<\/i><\/p>\n\nBoth Geekbench 7.0 and the updated Work 3.1 \/ Storage 2.1 benchmarks from PCMark for Android are new. Their scores are not compatible with older versions. We\u2019re transitioning to the newer tools by building our bank of benchmark scores with future phone reviews. Until then, we\u2019ll feature old scores in their old charts, where possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe results align with what we expect from a midrange chip. In synthetic benchmarks, the S$678 (128GB) Galaxy A57 is only slightly better than its predecessor, so you\u2019re unlikely to see much performance difference. It does have a leg up against some alternatives like the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (starts at S$749 for 256GB), but Redmi does it at S$119 less than A57\u2019s S$868 (256GB); that\u2019s a significant price difference for affordable-tier phones.<\/p>\nAnecdotally, on-device AI features such as Circle to Search and Object Eraser on Photo Assist didn\u2019t take too long to compute and generate results. Bixby takes maybe a second longer than I\u2019d like, but AI wait time is never egregious on the Galaxy A57.<\/p>\nSadly, gaming is a bit more of a mixed bag. Titles like Hatsune Miku: Colourful Stage!<\/i> (a rhythm game) could maintain 60FPS in active play (even with 3D backgrounds on), and stuttering only occurs in certain loading menus. Bang Dream: Girls Band Party<\/i>, a less optimised rhythm game, was less stable, dipping to low-50s FPS if you\u2019re playing with 3D music videos.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re curious as to what the limits of the A57 are, Minecraft with maxed-out graphics settings resulted in around 20FPS.<\/p>\nWhen you are playing games, however, make sure to enable 120Hz animation via the Gaming Hub \u2013 it\u2019s set to 60Hz by default.<\/p>\nBattery Life<\/h2>\n\nBattery life test in minutes.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 features a 5,000mAh<\/b> battery, notably the same size as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Unfortunately, it can\u2019t quite match its flagship cousin in our benchmarks. The ceiling for phones of this battery capacity is around 900 to 1,100 minutes, so we\u2019re pleased to see the Galaxy A57 still reaching the lower end of that range.<\/p>\nHowever, Samsung\u2019s insistence on capping its batteries at 5,000mAh (outside its foldables) may be getting outmatched, since most of the A57\u2019s competitors consistently deliver more screen-on time with bigger batteries. The trauma from its Note 7 debacle hasn\u2019t been forgotten, and it shows.<\/p>\nIn practical terms, I was never particularly worried about battery life, at least for mundane tasks like scrolling through social media or watching videos. A57 also held its own when put under heavy load; three hours of near-continuous use \u2013 taking pictures, listening to music, occasional social media scrolling and Google Maps navigation \u2013 depleted around 40% of the battery.\u00a0<\/p>\nConclusion \u2013 Was it enough love?<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 is an improvement over its predecessor, but is it enough?<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTo set the scene, this is how much each configuration of the Galaxy A57 costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nConfiguration<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n8GB RAM + 128GB<\/td>\nS$678<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 256GB<\/td>\nS$878<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 512GB<\/td>\nS$1,058<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nOne of our main issues with last year\u2019s Galaxy A56 was the underwhelming performance. This year\u2019s Galaxy A57 fixes some of that with modest improvements to camera and gaming performance. But it\u2019s not necessarily a generational leap.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s unfortunate, then, that the price changes aren\u2019t as incremental, even if they’re not within their control. The base model (8GB + 128GB) saw a 26% price increase. Meanwhile, the model we reviewed is the maxed-out 12GB + 512GB configuration, which costs S$1,058.<\/p>\nThis option didn\u2019t exist last year, but it\u2019s worth noting that it may be the first \u2018A\u2019 series phone to cross the S$1,000 threshold<\/b> \u2013 you\u2019d have to go all the way back to the Galaxy A80, with its motorised camera, to even come close. For that price, Samsung competes against phones like the Honor 600 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, both of which come with more powerful Snapdragon chip and other minor perks.<\/p>\nIf you want to stick within the Samsung ecosystem, you can also look at the Galaxy S25 FE, which should offer better performance, alongside a proper triple-camera setup with a telephoto. It\u2019s also worth noting that the A57\u2019s highest configuration costs more than the starting price of the newly launched Galaxy S26 FE (S$1,017), if you want the latest Samsung phone at this price point. This shows that chip and memory shortages have truly affected the average everyday user, as these uncertainties create more problems for consumers instead of solving them.<\/p>\nThat said, there is still a lot to like about the Galaxy A57. The truly outstanding features cut across all memory configurations, like its display, the premium build, and One UI. These are enough to build a case for the base model\u2019s S$678 price tag. Throw in extra RAM and storage, and the S$878 price of the 12GB + 256GB configuration might still be comfortable for the right user \u2013 likely someone who wants to stay in or enter Samsung\u2019s ecosystem on a budget.\u00a0<\/p>\nBecause Samsung seems to be targeting the same audience as it did with last year\u2019s A56, this year\u2019s A57 has an uncertain value proposition, especially if you\u2019re out of the loop. As it stands, it ticks all the boxes nicely with a pleasant design, but it may not be compelling enough to force a brand switch at the midrange tier.<\/p>\nYou can purchase the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G on Samsung\u2019s Official Store, Shopee and Lazada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRead Full Article At Source <\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Table of Contents 1. Design, build and display 2. 6 generations of operating system upgrades and security 3. Imaging Performance 4. Benchmark performance 5. 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The Galaxy A series needs more love.<\/p>\n
That was our conclusion of the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G review last year. It was a reliable device for daily use, but faltered under sustained workloads. With Samsung bringing us a Samsung Galaxy A57 5G<\/b> to succeed it, we came with higher hopes for this midrange lineup.<\/p>\n
Beyond Samsung\u2019s flagship releases like the new Galaxy Z foldables and the annual \u2018S\u2019 series staples, the midrange category is still important for the rest of the non-tech-chasing crowd, and it\u2019s also where Android phone competition is most heated.<\/p>\n
This year brings even more challenges, with the main one being rising component prices. Noticeably, it launched at a lower sticker price and has seen upward revisions to its current S$678 (128GB), S$868 (256GB), and S$1,058 (512GB) price tag.<\/p>\n
With price-sensitive consumers spoilt for choice, the Galaxy A57 5G needs a robust package even without the draw of cutting-edge components. Did Samsung pull it off this time?<\/p>\n
The Galaxy A57 makes a few subtle tweaks compared to the A56.<\/p>\n
Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Physically, the Galaxy A57 doesn\u2019t differ too much from its older counterpart. It\u2019s likely you may not be able to tell the two apart even when side-by-side. The real changes were minor, but no less important to the overall experience.<\/p>\n
For starters, the Galaxy A57 is smaller at 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9mm<\/b>. That\u2019s only a few millimetres off from the A56, but it\u2019s notably retains the same battery capacity<\/b> (more on its performance below). Even more astounding is the A57 is lighter than its predecessor at 179g<\/b> (as opposed to 198g), despite the similarities.<\/p>\n
The lighter feel isn\u2019t because Samsung cut corners on materials, either. You get an aluminium frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ <\/b>glass sandwiching both sides of the phone. This lets the A57 feel light and slim in hand without feeling cheap or toy-like.<\/p>\n\nSamsung managed to shave the size and weight of the A57, without shaving off the battery capacity.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThat said, Galaxy A57 also has design choices I\u2019m not too big a fan of. The edge holding both metal frame and glass feels too sharp for my liking.\u00a0While the materials may feel premium, they\u2019re particularly susceptible to the tiniest bit of staining (from condensation and palm sweat). With how thin the phone is, the A57 feels particularly slippery in these cases. Admittedly, this can easily be rectified with a phone case.<\/p>\nFor added assurance, this midrange device offers IP68 <\/b>dust and water resistance, which is a nice touch of practicality and durability despite its lower price.<\/p>\nSamsung has also removed the small gap beneath the camera island, which was a sticking point on the A56 because it was prone to trapping dust. The island still protrudes quite a lot, so the phone wobbles whenever we put it on a flat surface.<\/p>\nStill, these are just nitpicks. Overall, the A57 does a decent job delivering design and handling value despite its affordability.<\/p>\n\nNo complaints about the colours on the Galaxy A57\u2019s display, only the brightness.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdding to that value is a premium-looking display. Similar to the A56, it\u2019s a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED + display <\/b>with a 2,340 x 1,080 pixel resolution, with excellent indoor legibility.<\/p>\nSadly, its 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode isn\u2019t accessible through manual tweaks. You have to enable adaptive brightness to make the display readable in direct sunlight, and that relies heavily on the phone\u2019s sensors.<\/p>\nThankfully, colour reproduction doesn\u2019t seem lethargic on the A57\u2019s display, at least on the default Vivid display mode. I also tried testing with pastel-coloured Home Screen wallpapers. In general, pastel tones are generally hard to get right, but the A57 balanced them nicely without looking too saturated or washed out.<\/p>\nThe 120Hz refresh rate is a nice touch, albeit insufficient for my needs. Standard mode locks the screen to 60Hz, while Adaptive mode uncaps it to 120Hz. I\u2019d have liked to see app-level refresh-rate limits, which sounds like a stretch for a midrange phone.<\/p>\n\nThe A57 uses an optical fingerprint scanner, and takes half a second to unlock.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor security, the Galaxy A57 uses an optical under-display fingerprint sensor<\/b>. Although optical sensors have been around for about 5 years, they often lag behind ultrasonic sensors (and even physical sensors) in speed.\u00a0The Galaxy A57 is no different in this regard, as it takes just a smidge longer to unlock. It\u2019s worth noting when you get this device, but it’s hardly a world-ending problem.<\/p>\n6 generations of operating system upgrades and security<\/h2>\n\nOne UI 8.5 allows for some pretty in-depth customisation options, including for the Quick Settings panel.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 released with Samsung\u2019s One UI 8.5<\/b>, based on Android 16<\/b>. As of reviewing, it hasn\u2019t received the Android 17-based One UI 9, as it only began its stable rollout to the S26 series in September 2026. But that\u2019s hardly an issue since Android versions have been business-as-usual stability upgrades, as all the attention now lies on developing mobile AI features.<\/p>\nAside from customisation features like in-depth Quick Settings editing and new lock screen clocks, another big talking point for One UI 8.5 was Galaxy AI. However, not all flagship software features made it to the A57. As far as we can tell, Now Brief and Now Nudge, arent on this phone. Indeed, the Galaxy AI settings tab that you\u2019d normally find on S26 series phones is also not present on the A57, which is now an \u2018Intelligent features\u2019 page that\u2019s light and trim.<\/p>\nHowever, they are still useful. Key ones include Photo Assist features like Object Eraser and custom filters pulled from reference images. There\u2019s also AI voice transcription and, of course, the overhauled Bixby.<\/p>\n\nThe new Bixby can even help you set up Routines. It doesn\u2019t have access to all the available Routine settings, though, instead defaulting to \u201cAsk Bixby\u201d.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of Bixby\u2019s particular strengths is deep system integration. Aside from basic functions like adjusting volume and setting alarms, you can also ask Bixby to change certain settings without navigating the phone. There are limitations (for example, you can\u2019t adjust always-on-display settings). However, Bixby still helps by pointing you to where it thinks those settings are located, getting it right about 80% of the time.<\/p>\nYou can also perform certain tasks via Bixby. For instance, it can launch the default camera app in 50MP mode upon request and prepare a Google Drive upload for my latest photo. It stops short of uploading, needing me to expressly press the upload button. This is a nice touch that lets me feel in control of my AI use.<\/p>\nThis assistance extends to more complex tasks. Routines are a powerful One UI feature that can look a bit intimidating at first glance. After telling Bixby, it sets Routine for you. Thanks to the conversational prompting overhaul, Bixby doesn\u2019t need complex instructions.<\/p>\nThat said, AI use even outside of Samsung phones has its inaccuracies, and Bixby isn\u2019t spared. When setting up a simple sleep Routine, Bixby could understand some conditions correctly but couldn\u2019t handle others (like setting the display to greyscale). It didn\u2019t matter that these options are available in the actual Routines menu.<\/p>\nOverall, Bixby can help more casual phone users become power users through asking and prompting, as long as you keep your expectations in check. We also feel that this level of AI access feels sufficient for a midrange handset, so kudos to Samsung for including it.<\/p>\nImaging Performance<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 uses the same camera configuration as the A56, with a main, ultrawide and macro lens.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUnfortunately, if you were hoping for camera upgrades, the A57 appears unchanged from the A56:<\/p>\n\n50MP<\/b> main camera (f\/1.8 aperture, OIS)<\/li>\n12MP<\/b> ultrawide camera (f\/2.2 aperture)<\/li>\n5MP<\/b> macro camera (f\/2.4 aperture)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis camera configuration traces its roots back to 2023\u2019s Galaxy A54. As much as we\u2019d hoped for a major camera upgrade after three years, we can also understand Samsung\u2019s hesitation to fix what isn\u2019t broken and its need to keep costs down. If we had to pick, it could afford to replace its macro camera with something more useful, like a low-range optical zoom. Oh well, maybe next year.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe Galaxy A57 can be competent at colour accuracy, showing only mild oversaturation when lighting conditions aren\u2019t optimal, to compensate for low light. Otherwise, the A57’s colours are well balanced; photos look punchy without being ridiculously gaudy.<\/p>\nThe cameras also tend to underexpose shots. Some photos in the gallery above were taken on a slightly cloudy day, but it\u2019s actually not as dull as the final shots suggest. While the A57 kept the colours from washing out in that lighting, they still appeared greyer than the naked eye. That said, the A57 can still discern a fair amount of detail in shadows.<\/p>\nOne more word on the colours \u2013 they\u2019re pretty consistent between the ultrawide and the main sensor, which is a nice surprise for its price.<\/p>\nDetail retrieval leaves more to be desired. The A57 does a great job preserving foreground, but cracks appear when you pixel-peep at background objects. For example, far-field subjects (like the trees in the background of image #1 and #2) get smeared out.<\/p>\nCombined with the A57\u2019s lack of a telephoto lens, even its 2x digital zoom (let alone 4x or 10x) might not always perform well.<\/p>\nIn addition, photos tended to have more noise than usual, especially on solid colours and smooth surfaces. We can only assume this is the A57 trying to add a bit more detail by sharpening them algorithmically, though it\u2019s only noticeable when you zoom in. Switching to 50MP mode (the main camera shoots in 12MP by default) mitigates this issue, though.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re just taking photos for personal use in messaging apps and social media, the Galaxy A57 is more than sufficient. Anything beyond that, such as needing accurate reproduction, is not really its forte.<\/p>\nNight Mode does its job in brightening up low-light images. However, photos can become susceptible to blown-out light sources and lens flare, giving some images a ghostly look. The main sensor without Night Mode is competent enough and, in scenarios like the gallery above, can provide a bit more contrast than with Night Mode on.<\/p>\nHowever, the same can\u2019t be said for the ultrawide. Without Night Mode, the focus on ultrawide pictures becomes incredibly soft.<\/p>\nFinally, it\u2019s worth noting that the camera visibly stutters when you\u2019re shooting at night, even with Night Mode off.<\/p>\nBenchmark performance<\/h2>\nThe Galaxy A57 runs on Samsung\u2019s own Exynos 1680 <\/b>chip, an upgrade from the A56\u2019s Exynos 1580. It\u2019s an octa-core processor built on a 4nm process, with 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 core, 4x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and another 3x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520 cores.<\/p>\nOn paper, it\u2019s almost the same configuration as last year\u2019s Exynos 1580, except with an A520 core swapped out for an A720 core. Other changes include the new Samsung Xclipse 550 GPU<\/b>, an upgrade to UFS 4.1<\/b> storage, and a new 8K MAC NPU<\/b>. Samsung touts the A57\u2019s improved AI and graphics performance compared to the 1580, but we shall see.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s the benchmarks. The Galaxy A57 sits squarely in the midrange, so although we normally test flagship phones, we\u2019ll include competitors in the same price range whenever possible. We\u2019ve also snuck in Samsung\u2019s own flagship alternative, so you know that you really get what you pay for.<\/p>\nNote:<\/b> The Galaxy A57 can\u2019t participate in Solar Bay Unlimited benchmarks by 3DMark due to the lack of Vulkan support.<\/i><\/p>\n\nBoth Geekbench 7.0 and the updated Work 3.1 \/ Storage 2.1 benchmarks from PCMark for Android are new. Their scores are not compatible with older versions. We\u2019re transitioning to the newer tools by building our bank of benchmark scores with future phone reviews. Until then, we\u2019ll feature old scores in their old charts, where possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe results align with what we expect from a midrange chip. In synthetic benchmarks, the S$678 (128GB) Galaxy A57 is only slightly better than its predecessor, so you\u2019re unlikely to see much performance difference. It does have a leg up against some alternatives like the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (starts at S$749 for 256GB), but Redmi does it at S$119 less than A57\u2019s S$868 (256GB); that\u2019s a significant price difference for affordable-tier phones.<\/p>\nAnecdotally, on-device AI features such as Circle to Search and Object Eraser on Photo Assist didn\u2019t take too long to compute and generate results. Bixby takes maybe a second longer than I\u2019d like, but AI wait time is never egregious on the Galaxy A57.<\/p>\nSadly, gaming is a bit more of a mixed bag. Titles like Hatsune Miku: Colourful Stage!<\/i> (a rhythm game) could maintain 60FPS in active play (even with 3D backgrounds on), and stuttering only occurs in certain loading menus. Bang Dream: Girls Band Party<\/i>, a less optimised rhythm game, was less stable, dipping to low-50s FPS if you\u2019re playing with 3D music videos.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re curious as to what the limits of the A57 are, Minecraft with maxed-out graphics settings resulted in around 20FPS.<\/p>\nWhen you are playing games, however, make sure to enable 120Hz animation via the Gaming Hub \u2013 it\u2019s set to 60Hz by default.<\/p>\nBattery Life<\/h2>\n\nBattery life test in minutes.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 features a 5,000mAh<\/b> battery, notably the same size as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Unfortunately, it can\u2019t quite match its flagship cousin in our benchmarks. The ceiling for phones of this battery capacity is around 900 to 1,100 minutes, so we\u2019re pleased to see the Galaxy A57 still reaching the lower end of that range.<\/p>\nHowever, Samsung\u2019s insistence on capping its batteries at 5,000mAh (outside its foldables) may be getting outmatched, since most of the A57\u2019s competitors consistently deliver more screen-on time with bigger batteries. The trauma from its Note 7 debacle hasn\u2019t been forgotten, and it shows.<\/p>\nIn practical terms, I was never particularly worried about battery life, at least for mundane tasks like scrolling through social media or watching videos. A57 also held its own when put under heavy load; three hours of near-continuous use \u2013 taking pictures, listening to music, occasional social media scrolling and Google Maps navigation \u2013 depleted around 40% of the battery.\u00a0<\/p>\nConclusion \u2013 Was it enough love?<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 is an improvement over its predecessor, but is it enough?<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTo set the scene, this is how much each configuration of the Galaxy A57 costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nConfiguration<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n8GB RAM + 128GB<\/td>\nS$678<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 256GB<\/td>\nS$878<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 512GB<\/td>\nS$1,058<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nOne of our main issues with last year\u2019s Galaxy A56 was the underwhelming performance. This year\u2019s Galaxy A57 fixes some of that with modest improvements to camera and gaming performance. But it\u2019s not necessarily a generational leap.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s unfortunate, then, that the price changes aren\u2019t as incremental, even if they’re not within their control. The base model (8GB + 128GB) saw a 26% price increase. Meanwhile, the model we reviewed is the maxed-out 12GB + 512GB configuration, which costs S$1,058.<\/p>\nThis option didn\u2019t exist last year, but it\u2019s worth noting that it may be the first \u2018A\u2019 series phone to cross the S$1,000 threshold<\/b> \u2013 you\u2019d have to go all the way back to the Galaxy A80, with its motorised camera, to even come close. For that price, Samsung competes against phones like the Honor 600 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, both of which come with more powerful Snapdragon chip and other minor perks.<\/p>\nIf you want to stick within the Samsung ecosystem, you can also look at the Galaxy S25 FE, which should offer better performance, alongside a proper triple-camera setup with a telephoto. It\u2019s also worth noting that the A57\u2019s highest configuration costs more than the starting price of the newly launched Galaxy S26 FE (S$1,017), if you want the latest Samsung phone at this price point. This shows that chip and memory shortages have truly affected the average everyday user, as these uncertainties create more problems for consumers instead of solving them.<\/p>\nThat said, there is still a lot to like about the Galaxy A57. The truly outstanding features cut across all memory configurations, like its display, the premium build, and One UI. These are enough to build a case for the base model\u2019s S$678 price tag. Throw in extra RAM and storage, and the S$878 price of the 12GB + 256GB configuration might still be comfortable for the right user \u2013 likely someone who wants to stay in or enter Samsung\u2019s ecosystem on a budget.\u00a0<\/p>\nBecause Samsung seems to be targeting the same audience as it did with last year\u2019s A56, this year\u2019s A57 has an uncertain value proposition, especially if you\u2019re out of the loop. As it stands, it ticks all the boxes nicely with a pleasant design, but it may not be compelling enough to force a brand switch at the midrange tier.<\/p>\nYou can purchase the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G on Samsung\u2019s Official Store, Shopee and Lazada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRead Full Article At Source <\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Table of Contents 1. Design, build and display 2. 6 generations of operating system upgrades and security 3. Imaging Performance 4. Benchmark performance 5. 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Samsung managed to shave the size and weight of the A57, without shaving off the battery capacity.<\/p>\n
That said, Galaxy A57 also has design choices I\u2019m not too big a fan of. The edge holding both metal frame and glass feels too sharp for my liking.\u00a0While the materials may feel premium, they\u2019re particularly susceptible to the tiniest bit of staining (from condensation and palm sweat). With how thin the phone is, the A57 feels particularly slippery in these cases. Admittedly, this can easily be rectified with a phone case.<\/p>\n
For added assurance, this midrange device offers IP68 <\/b>dust and water resistance, which is a nice touch of practicality and durability despite its lower price.<\/p>\n
Samsung has also removed the small gap beneath the camera island, which was a sticking point on the A56 because it was prone to trapping dust. The island still protrudes quite a lot, so the phone wobbles whenever we put it on a flat surface.<\/p>\n
Still, these are just nitpicks. Overall, the A57 does a decent job delivering design and handling value despite its affordability.<\/p>\n\nNo complaints about the colours on the Galaxy A57\u2019s display, only the brightness.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdding to that value is a premium-looking display. Similar to the A56, it\u2019s a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED + display <\/b>with a 2,340 x 1,080 pixel resolution, with excellent indoor legibility.<\/p>\nSadly, its 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode isn\u2019t accessible through manual tweaks. You have to enable adaptive brightness to make the display readable in direct sunlight, and that relies heavily on the phone\u2019s sensors.<\/p>\nThankfully, colour reproduction doesn\u2019t seem lethargic on the A57\u2019s display, at least on the default Vivid display mode. I also tried testing with pastel-coloured Home Screen wallpapers. In general, pastel tones are generally hard to get right, but the A57 balanced them nicely without looking too saturated or washed out.<\/p>\nThe 120Hz refresh rate is a nice touch, albeit insufficient for my needs. Standard mode locks the screen to 60Hz, while Adaptive mode uncaps it to 120Hz. I\u2019d have liked to see app-level refresh-rate limits, which sounds like a stretch for a midrange phone.<\/p>\n\nThe A57 uses an optical fingerprint scanner, and takes half a second to unlock.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor security, the Galaxy A57 uses an optical under-display fingerprint sensor<\/b>. Although optical sensors have been around for about 5 years, they often lag behind ultrasonic sensors (and even physical sensors) in speed.\u00a0The Galaxy A57 is no different in this regard, as it takes just a smidge longer to unlock. It\u2019s worth noting when you get this device, but it’s hardly a world-ending problem.<\/p>\n6 generations of operating system upgrades and security<\/h2>\n\nOne UI 8.5 allows for some pretty in-depth customisation options, including for the Quick Settings panel.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 released with Samsung\u2019s One UI 8.5<\/b>, based on Android 16<\/b>. As of reviewing, it hasn\u2019t received the Android 17-based One UI 9, as it only began its stable rollout to the S26 series in September 2026. But that\u2019s hardly an issue since Android versions have been business-as-usual stability upgrades, as all the attention now lies on developing mobile AI features.<\/p>\nAside from customisation features like in-depth Quick Settings editing and new lock screen clocks, another big talking point for One UI 8.5 was Galaxy AI. However, not all flagship software features made it to the A57. As far as we can tell, Now Brief and Now Nudge, arent on this phone. Indeed, the Galaxy AI settings tab that you\u2019d normally find on S26 series phones is also not present on the A57, which is now an \u2018Intelligent features\u2019 page that\u2019s light and trim.<\/p>\nHowever, they are still useful. Key ones include Photo Assist features like Object Eraser and custom filters pulled from reference images. There\u2019s also AI voice transcription and, of course, the overhauled Bixby.<\/p>\n\nThe new Bixby can even help you set up Routines. It doesn\u2019t have access to all the available Routine settings, though, instead defaulting to \u201cAsk Bixby\u201d.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of Bixby\u2019s particular strengths is deep system integration. Aside from basic functions like adjusting volume and setting alarms, you can also ask Bixby to change certain settings without navigating the phone. There are limitations (for example, you can\u2019t adjust always-on-display settings). However, Bixby still helps by pointing you to where it thinks those settings are located, getting it right about 80% of the time.<\/p>\nYou can also perform certain tasks via Bixby. For instance, it can launch the default camera app in 50MP mode upon request and prepare a Google Drive upload for my latest photo. It stops short of uploading, needing me to expressly press the upload button. This is a nice touch that lets me feel in control of my AI use.<\/p>\nThis assistance extends to more complex tasks. Routines are a powerful One UI feature that can look a bit intimidating at first glance. After telling Bixby, it sets Routine for you. Thanks to the conversational prompting overhaul, Bixby doesn\u2019t need complex instructions.<\/p>\nThat said, AI use even outside of Samsung phones has its inaccuracies, and Bixby isn\u2019t spared. When setting up a simple sleep Routine, Bixby could understand some conditions correctly but couldn\u2019t handle others (like setting the display to greyscale). It didn\u2019t matter that these options are available in the actual Routines menu.<\/p>\nOverall, Bixby can help more casual phone users become power users through asking and prompting, as long as you keep your expectations in check. We also feel that this level of AI access feels sufficient for a midrange handset, so kudos to Samsung for including it.<\/p>\nImaging Performance<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 uses the same camera configuration as the A56, with a main, ultrawide and macro lens.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUnfortunately, if you were hoping for camera upgrades, the A57 appears unchanged from the A56:<\/p>\n\n50MP<\/b> main camera (f\/1.8 aperture, OIS)<\/li>\n12MP<\/b> ultrawide camera (f\/2.2 aperture)<\/li>\n5MP<\/b> macro camera (f\/2.4 aperture)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis camera configuration traces its roots back to 2023\u2019s Galaxy A54. As much as we\u2019d hoped for a major camera upgrade after three years, we can also understand Samsung\u2019s hesitation to fix what isn\u2019t broken and its need to keep costs down. If we had to pick, it could afford to replace its macro camera with something more useful, like a low-range optical zoom. Oh well, maybe next year.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe Galaxy A57 can be competent at colour accuracy, showing only mild oversaturation when lighting conditions aren\u2019t optimal, to compensate for low light. Otherwise, the A57’s colours are well balanced; photos look punchy without being ridiculously gaudy.<\/p>\nThe cameras also tend to underexpose shots. Some photos in the gallery above were taken on a slightly cloudy day, but it\u2019s actually not as dull as the final shots suggest. While the A57 kept the colours from washing out in that lighting, they still appeared greyer than the naked eye. That said, the A57 can still discern a fair amount of detail in shadows.<\/p>\nOne more word on the colours \u2013 they\u2019re pretty consistent between the ultrawide and the main sensor, which is a nice surprise for its price.<\/p>\nDetail retrieval leaves more to be desired. The A57 does a great job preserving foreground, but cracks appear when you pixel-peep at background objects. For example, far-field subjects (like the trees in the background of image #1 and #2) get smeared out.<\/p>\nCombined with the A57\u2019s lack of a telephoto lens, even its 2x digital zoom (let alone 4x or 10x) might not always perform well.<\/p>\nIn addition, photos tended to have more noise than usual, especially on solid colours and smooth surfaces. We can only assume this is the A57 trying to add a bit more detail by sharpening them algorithmically, though it\u2019s only noticeable when you zoom in. Switching to 50MP mode (the main camera shoots in 12MP by default) mitigates this issue, though.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re just taking photos for personal use in messaging apps and social media, the Galaxy A57 is more than sufficient. Anything beyond that, such as needing accurate reproduction, is not really its forte.<\/p>\nNight Mode does its job in brightening up low-light images. However, photos can become susceptible to blown-out light sources and lens flare, giving some images a ghostly look. The main sensor without Night Mode is competent enough and, in scenarios like the gallery above, can provide a bit more contrast than with Night Mode on.<\/p>\nHowever, the same can\u2019t be said for the ultrawide. Without Night Mode, the focus on ultrawide pictures becomes incredibly soft.<\/p>\nFinally, it\u2019s worth noting that the camera visibly stutters when you\u2019re shooting at night, even with Night Mode off.<\/p>\nBenchmark performance<\/h2>\nThe Galaxy A57 runs on Samsung\u2019s own Exynos 1680 <\/b>chip, an upgrade from the A56\u2019s Exynos 1580. It\u2019s an octa-core processor built on a 4nm process, with 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 core, 4x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and another 3x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520 cores.<\/p>\nOn paper, it\u2019s almost the same configuration as last year\u2019s Exynos 1580, except with an A520 core swapped out for an A720 core. Other changes include the new Samsung Xclipse 550 GPU<\/b>, an upgrade to UFS 4.1<\/b> storage, and a new 8K MAC NPU<\/b>. Samsung touts the A57\u2019s improved AI and graphics performance compared to the 1580, but we shall see.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s the benchmarks. The Galaxy A57 sits squarely in the midrange, so although we normally test flagship phones, we\u2019ll include competitors in the same price range whenever possible. We\u2019ve also snuck in Samsung\u2019s own flagship alternative, so you know that you really get what you pay for.<\/p>\nNote:<\/b> The Galaxy A57 can\u2019t participate in Solar Bay Unlimited benchmarks by 3DMark due to the lack of Vulkan support.<\/i><\/p>\n\nBoth Geekbench 7.0 and the updated Work 3.1 \/ Storage 2.1 benchmarks from PCMark for Android are new. Their scores are not compatible with older versions. We\u2019re transitioning to the newer tools by building our bank of benchmark scores with future phone reviews. Until then, we\u2019ll feature old scores in their old charts, where possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe results align with what we expect from a midrange chip. In synthetic benchmarks, the S$678 (128GB) Galaxy A57 is only slightly better than its predecessor, so you\u2019re unlikely to see much performance difference. It does have a leg up against some alternatives like the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (starts at S$749 for 256GB), but Redmi does it at S$119 less than A57\u2019s S$868 (256GB); that\u2019s a significant price difference for affordable-tier phones.<\/p>\nAnecdotally, on-device AI features such as Circle to Search and Object Eraser on Photo Assist didn\u2019t take too long to compute and generate results. Bixby takes maybe a second longer than I\u2019d like, but AI wait time is never egregious on the Galaxy A57.<\/p>\nSadly, gaming is a bit more of a mixed bag. Titles like Hatsune Miku: Colourful Stage!<\/i> (a rhythm game) could maintain 60FPS in active play (even with 3D backgrounds on), and stuttering only occurs in certain loading menus. Bang Dream: Girls Band Party<\/i>, a less optimised rhythm game, was less stable, dipping to low-50s FPS if you\u2019re playing with 3D music videos.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re curious as to what the limits of the A57 are, Minecraft with maxed-out graphics settings resulted in around 20FPS.<\/p>\nWhen you are playing games, however, make sure to enable 120Hz animation via the Gaming Hub \u2013 it\u2019s set to 60Hz by default.<\/p>\nBattery Life<\/h2>\n\nBattery life test in minutes.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 features a 5,000mAh<\/b> battery, notably the same size as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Unfortunately, it can\u2019t quite match its flagship cousin in our benchmarks. The ceiling for phones of this battery capacity is around 900 to 1,100 minutes, so we\u2019re pleased to see the Galaxy A57 still reaching the lower end of that range.<\/p>\nHowever, Samsung\u2019s insistence on capping its batteries at 5,000mAh (outside its foldables) may be getting outmatched, since most of the A57\u2019s competitors consistently deliver more screen-on time with bigger batteries. The trauma from its Note 7 debacle hasn\u2019t been forgotten, and it shows.<\/p>\nIn practical terms, I was never particularly worried about battery life, at least for mundane tasks like scrolling through social media or watching videos. A57 also held its own when put under heavy load; three hours of near-continuous use \u2013 taking pictures, listening to music, occasional social media scrolling and Google Maps navigation \u2013 depleted around 40% of the battery.\u00a0<\/p>\nConclusion \u2013 Was it enough love?<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 is an improvement over its predecessor, but is it enough?<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTo set the scene, this is how much each configuration of the Galaxy A57 costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nConfiguration<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n8GB RAM + 128GB<\/td>\nS$678<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 256GB<\/td>\nS$878<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 512GB<\/td>\nS$1,058<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nOne of our main issues with last year\u2019s Galaxy A56 was the underwhelming performance. This year\u2019s Galaxy A57 fixes some of that with modest improvements to camera and gaming performance. But it\u2019s not necessarily a generational leap.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s unfortunate, then, that the price changes aren\u2019t as incremental, even if they’re not within their control. The base model (8GB + 128GB) saw a 26% price increase. Meanwhile, the model we reviewed is the maxed-out 12GB + 512GB configuration, which costs S$1,058.<\/p>\nThis option didn\u2019t exist last year, but it\u2019s worth noting that it may be the first \u2018A\u2019 series phone to cross the S$1,000 threshold<\/b> \u2013 you\u2019d have to go all the way back to the Galaxy A80, with its motorised camera, to even come close. For that price, Samsung competes against phones like the Honor 600 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, both of which come with more powerful Snapdragon chip and other minor perks.<\/p>\nIf you want to stick within the Samsung ecosystem, you can also look at the Galaxy S25 FE, which should offer better performance, alongside a proper triple-camera setup with a telephoto. It\u2019s also worth noting that the A57\u2019s highest configuration costs more than the starting price of the newly launched Galaxy S26 FE (S$1,017), if you want the latest Samsung phone at this price point. This shows that chip and memory shortages have truly affected the average everyday user, as these uncertainties create more problems for consumers instead of solving them.<\/p>\nThat said, there is still a lot to like about the Galaxy A57. The truly outstanding features cut across all memory configurations, like its display, the premium build, and One UI. These are enough to build a case for the base model\u2019s S$678 price tag. Throw in extra RAM and storage, and the S$878 price of the 12GB + 256GB configuration might still be comfortable for the right user \u2013 likely someone who wants to stay in or enter Samsung\u2019s ecosystem on a budget.\u00a0<\/p>\nBecause Samsung seems to be targeting the same audience as it did with last year\u2019s A56, this year\u2019s A57 has an uncertain value proposition, especially if you\u2019re out of the loop. As it stands, it ticks all the boxes nicely with a pleasant design, but it may not be compelling enough to force a brand switch at the midrange tier.<\/p>\nYou can purchase the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G on Samsung\u2019s Official Store, Shopee and Lazada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRead Full Article At Source <\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Table of Contents 1. Design, build and display 2. 6 generations of operating system upgrades and security 3. Imaging Performance 4. Benchmark performance 5. 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No complaints about the colours on the Galaxy A57\u2019s display, only the brightness.<\/p>\n
Adding to that value is a premium-looking display. Similar to the A56, it\u2019s a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED + display <\/b>with a 2,340 x 1,080 pixel resolution, with excellent indoor legibility.<\/p>\n
Sadly, its 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode isn\u2019t accessible through manual tweaks. You have to enable adaptive brightness to make the display readable in direct sunlight, and that relies heavily on the phone\u2019s sensors.<\/p>\n
Thankfully, colour reproduction doesn\u2019t seem lethargic on the A57\u2019s display, at least on the default Vivid display mode. I also tried testing with pastel-coloured Home Screen wallpapers. In general, pastel tones are generally hard to get right, but the A57 balanced them nicely without looking too saturated or washed out.<\/p>\n
The 120Hz refresh rate is a nice touch, albeit insufficient for my needs. Standard mode locks the screen to 60Hz, while Adaptive mode uncaps it to 120Hz. I\u2019d have liked to see app-level refresh-rate limits, which sounds like a stretch for a midrange phone.<\/p>\n\nThe A57 uses an optical fingerprint scanner, and takes half a second to unlock.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor security, the Galaxy A57 uses an optical under-display fingerprint sensor<\/b>. Although optical sensors have been around for about 5 years, they often lag behind ultrasonic sensors (and even physical sensors) in speed.\u00a0The Galaxy A57 is no different in this regard, as it takes just a smidge longer to unlock. It\u2019s worth noting when you get this device, but it’s hardly a world-ending problem.<\/p>\n6 generations of operating system upgrades and security<\/h2>\n\nOne UI 8.5 allows for some pretty in-depth customisation options, including for the Quick Settings panel.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 released with Samsung\u2019s One UI 8.5<\/b>, based on Android 16<\/b>. As of reviewing, it hasn\u2019t received the Android 17-based One UI 9, as it only began its stable rollout to the S26 series in September 2026. But that\u2019s hardly an issue since Android versions have been business-as-usual stability upgrades, as all the attention now lies on developing mobile AI features.<\/p>\nAside from customisation features like in-depth Quick Settings editing and new lock screen clocks, another big talking point for One UI 8.5 was Galaxy AI. However, not all flagship software features made it to the A57. As far as we can tell, Now Brief and Now Nudge, arent on this phone. Indeed, the Galaxy AI settings tab that you\u2019d normally find on S26 series phones is also not present on the A57, which is now an \u2018Intelligent features\u2019 page that\u2019s light and trim.<\/p>\nHowever, they are still useful. Key ones include Photo Assist features like Object Eraser and custom filters pulled from reference images. There\u2019s also AI voice transcription and, of course, the overhauled Bixby.<\/p>\n\nThe new Bixby can even help you set up Routines. It doesn\u2019t have access to all the available Routine settings, though, instead defaulting to \u201cAsk Bixby\u201d.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of Bixby\u2019s particular strengths is deep system integration. Aside from basic functions like adjusting volume and setting alarms, you can also ask Bixby to change certain settings without navigating the phone. There are limitations (for example, you can\u2019t adjust always-on-display settings). However, Bixby still helps by pointing you to where it thinks those settings are located, getting it right about 80% of the time.<\/p>\nYou can also perform certain tasks via Bixby. For instance, it can launch the default camera app in 50MP mode upon request and prepare a Google Drive upload for my latest photo. It stops short of uploading, needing me to expressly press the upload button. This is a nice touch that lets me feel in control of my AI use.<\/p>\nThis assistance extends to more complex tasks. Routines are a powerful One UI feature that can look a bit intimidating at first glance. After telling Bixby, it sets Routine for you. Thanks to the conversational prompting overhaul, Bixby doesn\u2019t need complex instructions.<\/p>\nThat said, AI use even outside of Samsung phones has its inaccuracies, and Bixby isn\u2019t spared. When setting up a simple sleep Routine, Bixby could understand some conditions correctly but couldn\u2019t handle others (like setting the display to greyscale). It didn\u2019t matter that these options are available in the actual Routines menu.<\/p>\nOverall, Bixby can help more casual phone users become power users through asking and prompting, as long as you keep your expectations in check. We also feel that this level of AI access feels sufficient for a midrange handset, so kudos to Samsung for including it.<\/p>\nImaging Performance<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 uses the same camera configuration as the A56, with a main, ultrawide and macro lens.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUnfortunately, if you were hoping for camera upgrades, the A57 appears unchanged from the A56:<\/p>\n\n50MP<\/b> main camera (f\/1.8 aperture, OIS)<\/li>\n12MP<\/b> ultrawide camera (f\/2.2 aperture)<\/li>\n5MP<\/b> macro camera (f\/2.4 aperture)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis camera configuration traces its roots back to 2023\u2019s Galaxy A54. As much as we\u2019d hoped for a major camera upgrade after three years, we can also understand Samsung\u2019s hesitation to fix what isn\u2019t broken and its need to keep costs down. If we had to pick, it could afford to replace its macro camera with something more useful, like a low-range optical zoom. Oh well, maybe next year.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe Galaxy A57 can be competent at colour accuracy, showing only mild oversaturation when lighting conditions aren\u2019t optimal, to compensate for low light. Otherwise, the A57’s colours are well balanced; photos look punchy without being ridiculously gaudy.<\/p>\nThe cameras also tend to underexpose shots. Some photos in the gallery above were taken on a slightly cloudy day, but it\u2019s actually not as dull as the final shots suggest. While the A57 kept the colours from washing out in that lighting, they still appeared greyer than the naked eye. That said, the A57 can still discern a fair amount of detail in shadows.<\/p>\nOne more word on the colours \u2013 they\u2019re pretty consistent between the ultrawide and the main sensor, which is a nice surprise for its price.<\/p>\nDetail retrieval leaves more to be desired. The A57 does a great job preserving foreground, but cracks appear when you pixel-peep at background objects. For example, far-field subjects (like the trees in the background of image #1 and #2) get smeared out.<\/p>\nCombined with the A57\u2019s lack of a telephoto lens, even its 2x digital zoom (let alone 4x or 10x) might not always perform well.<\/p>\nIn addition, photos tended to have more noise than usual, especially on solid colours and smooth surfaces. We can only assume this is the A57 trying to add a bit more detail by sharpening them algorithmically, though it\u2019s only noticeable when you zoom in. Switching to 50MP mode (the main camera shoots in 12MP by default) mitigates this issue, though.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re just taking photos for personal use in messaging apps and social media, the Galaxy A57 is more than sufficient. Anything beyond that, such as needing accurate reproduction, is not really its forte.<\/p>\nNight Mode does its job in brightening up low-light images. However, photos can become susceptible to blown-out light sources and lens flare, giving some images a ghostly look. The main sensor without Night Mode is competent enough and, in scenarios like the gallery above, can provide a bit more contrast than with Night Mode on.<\/p>\nHowever, the same can\u2019t be said for the ultrawide. Without Night Mode, the focus on ultrawide pictures becomes incredibly soft.<\/p>\nFinally, it\u2019s worth noting that the camera visibly stutters when you\u2019re shooting at night, even with Night Mode off.<\/p>\nBenchmark performance<\/h2>\nThe Galaxy A57 runs on Samsung\u2019s own Exynos 1680 <\/b>chip, an upgrade from the A56\u2019s Exynos 1580. It\u2019s an octa-core processor built on a 4nm process, with 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 core, 4x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and another 3x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520 cores.<\/p>\nOn paper, it\u2019s almost the same configuration as last year\u2019s Exynos 1580, except with an A520 core swapped out for an A720 core. Other changes include the new Samsung Xclipse 550 GPU<\/b>, an upgrade to UFS 4.1<\/b> storage, and a new 8K MAC NPU<\/b>. Samsung touts the A57\u2019s improved AI and graphics performance compared to the 1580, but we shall see.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s the benchmarks. The Galaxy A57 sits squarely in the midrange, so although we normally test flagship phones, we\u2019ll include competitors in the same price range whenever possible. We\u2019ve also snuck in Samsung\u2019s own flagship alternative, so you know that you really get what you pay for.<\/p>\nNote:<\/b> The Galaxy A57 can\u2019t participate in Solar Bay Unlimited benchmarks by 3DMark due to the lack of Vulkan support.<\/i><\/p>\n\nBoth Geekbench 7.0 and the updated Work 3.1 \/ Storage 2.1 benchmarks from PCMark for Android are new. Their scores are not compatible with older versions. We\u2019re transitioning to the newer tools by building our bank of benchmark scores with future phone reviews. Until then, we\u2019ll feature old scores in their old charts, where possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe results align with what we expect from a midrange chip. In synthetic benchmarks, the S$678 (128GB) Galaxy A57 is only slightly better than its predecessor, so you\u2019re unlikely to see much performance difference. It does have a leg up against some alternatives like the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (starts at S$749 for 256GB), but Redmi does it at S$119 less than A57\u2019s S$868 (256GB); that\u2019s a significant price difference for affordable-tier phones.<\/p>\nAnecdotally, on-device AI features such as Circle to Search and Object Eraser on Photo Assist didn\u2019t take too long to compute and generate results. Bixby takes maybe a second longer than I\u2019d like, but AI wait time is never egregious on the Galaxy A57.<\/p>\nSadly, gaming is a bit more of a mixed bag. Titles like Hatsune Miku: Colourful Stage!<\/i> (a rhythm game) could maintain 60FPS in active play (even with 3D backgrounds on), and stuttering only occurs in certain loading menus. Bang Dream: Girls Band Party<\/i>, a less optimised rhythm game, was less stable, dipping to low-50s FPS if you\u2019re playing with 3D music videos.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re curious as to what the limits of the A57 are, Minecraft with maxed-out graphics settings resulted in around 20FPS.<\/p>\nWhen you are playing games, however, make sure to enable 120Hz animation via the Gaming Hub \u2013 it\u2019s set to 60Hz by default.<\/p>\nBattery Life<\/h2>\n\nBattery life test in minutes.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 features a 5,000mAh<\/b> battery, notably the same size as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Unfortunately, it can\u2019t quite match its flagship cousin in our benchmarks. The ceiling for phones of this battery capacity is around 900 to 1,100 minutes, so we\u2019re pleased to see the Galaxy A57 still reaching the lower end of that range.<\/p>\nHowever, Samsung\u2019s insistence on capping its batteries at 5,000mAh (outside its foldables) may be getting outmatched, since most of the A57\u2019s competitors consistently deliver more screen-on time with bigger batteries. The trauma from its Note 7 debacle hasn\u2019t been forgotten, and it shows.<\/p>\nIn practical terms, I was never particularly worried about battery life, at least for mundane tasks like scrolling through social media or watching videos. A57 also held its own when put under heavy load; three hours of near-continuous use \u2013 taking pictures, listening to music, occasional social media scrolling and Google Maps navigation \u2013 depleted around 40% of the battery.\u00a0<\/p>\nConclusion \u2013 Was it enough love?<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 is an improvement over its predecessor, but is it enough?<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTo set the scene, this is how much each configuration of the Galaxy A57 costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nConfiguration<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n8GB RAM + 128GB<\/td>\nS$678<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 256GB<\/td>\nS$878<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 512GB<\/td>\nS$1,058<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nOne of our main issues with last year\u2019s Galaxy A56 was the underwhelming performance. This year\u2019s Galaxy A57 fixes some of that with modest improvements to camera and gaming performance. But it\u2019s not necessarily a generational leap.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s unfortunate, then, that the price changes aren\u2019t as incremental, even if they’re not within their control. The base model (8GB + 128GB) saw a 26% price increase. Meanwhile, the model we reviewed is the maxed-out 12GB + 512GB configuration, which costs S$1,058.<\/p>\nThis option didn\u2019t exist last year, but it\u2019s worth noting that it may be the first \u2018A\u2019 series phone to cross the S$1,000 threshold<\/b> \u2013 you\u2019d have to go all the way back to the Galaxy A80, with its motorised camera, to even come close. For that price, Samsung competes against phones like the Honor 600 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, both of which come with more powerful Snapdragon chip and other minor perks.<\/p>\nIf you want to stick within the Samsung ecosystem, you can also look at the Galaxy S25 FE, which should offer better performance, alongside a proper triple-camera setup with a telephoto. It\u2019s also worth noting that the A57\u2019s highest configuration costs more than the starting price of the newly launched Galaxy S26 FE (S$1,017), if you want the latest Samsung phone at this price point. This shows that chip and memory shortages have truly affected the average everyday user, as these uncertainties create more problems for consumers instead of solving them.<\/p>\nThat said, there is still a lot to like about the Galaxy A57. The truly outstanding features cut across all memory configurations, like its display, the premium build, and One UI. These are enough to build a case for the base model\u2019s S$678 price tag. Throw in extra RAM and storage, and the S$878 price of the 12GB + 256GB configuration might still be comfortable for the right user \u2013 likely someone who wants to stay in or enter Samsung\u2019s ecosystem on a budget.\u00a0<\/p>\nBecause Samsung seems to be targeting the same audience as it did with last year\u2019s A56, this year\u2019s A57 has an uncertain value proposition, especially if you\u2019re out of the loop. As it stands, it ticks all the boxes nicely with a pleasant design, but it may not be compelling enough to force a brand switch at the midrange tier.<\/p>\nYou can purchase the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G on Samsung\u2019s Official Store, Shopee and Lazada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRead Full Article At Source <\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Table of Contents 1. Design, build and display 2. 6 generations of operating system upgrades and security 3. Imaging Performance 4. Benchmark performance 5. 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The A57 uses an optical fingerprint scanner, and takes half a second to unlock.<\/p>\n
For security, the Galaxy A57 uses an optical under-display fingerprint sensor<\/b>. Although optical sensors have been around for about 5 years, they often lag behind ultrasonic sensors (and even physical sensors) in speed.\u00a0The Galaxy A57 is no different in this regard, as it takes just a smidge longer to unlock. It\u2019s worth noting when you get this device, but it’s hardly a world-ending problem.<\/p>\n6 generations of operating system upgrades and security<\/h2>\n\nOne UI 8.5 allows for some pretty in-depth customisation options, including for the Quick Settings panel.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 released with Samsung\u2019s One UI 8.5<\/b>, based on Android 16<\/b>. As of reviewing, it hasn\u2019t received the Android 17-based One UI 9, as it only began its stable rollout to the S26 series in September 2026. But that\u2019s hardly an issue since Android versions have been business-as-usual stability upgrades, as all the attention now lies on developing mobile AI features.<\/p>\nAside from customisation features like in-depth Quick Settings editing and new lock screen clocks, another big talking point for One UI 8.5 was Galaxy AI. However, not all flagship software features made it to the A57. As far as we can tell, Now Brief and Now Nudge, arent on this phone. Indeed, the Galaxy AI settings tab that you\u2019d normally find on S26 series phones is also not present on the A57, which is now an \u2018Intelligent features\u2019 page that\u2019s light and trim.<\/p>\nHowever, they are still useful. Key ones include Photo Assist features like Object Eraser and custom filters pulled from reference images. There\u2019s also AI voice transcription and, of course, the overhauled Bixby.<\/p>\n\nThe new Bixby can even help you set up Routines. It doesn\u2019t have access to all the available Routine settings, though, instead defaulting to \u201cAsk Bixby\u201d.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of Bixby\u2019s particular strengths is deep system integration. Aside from basic functions like adjusting volume and setting alarms, you can also ask Bixby to change certain settings without navigating the phone. There are limitations (for example, you can\u2019t adjust always-on-display settings). However, Bixby still helps by pointing you to where it thinks those settings are located, getting it right about 80% of the time.<\/p>\nYou can also perform certain tasks via Bixby. For instance, it can launch the default camera app in 50MP mode upon request and prepare a Google Drive upload for my latest photo. It stops short of uploading, needing me to expressly press the upload button. This is a nice touch that lets me feel in control of my AI use.<\/p>\nThis assistance extends to more complex tasks. Routines are a powerful One UI feature that can look a bit intimidating at first glance. After telling Bixby, it sets Routine for you. Thanks to the conversational prompting overhaul, Bixby doesn\u2019t need complex instructions.<\/p>\nThat said, AI use even outside of Samsung phones has its inaccuracies, and Bixby isn\u2019t spared. When setting up a simple sleep Routine, Bixby could understand some conditions correctly but couldn\u2019t handle others (like setting the display to greyscale). It didn\u2019t matter that these options are available in the actual Routines menu.<\/p>\nOverall, Bixby can help more casual phone users become power users through asking and prompting, as long as you keep your expectations in check. We also feel that this level of AI access feels sufficient for a midrange handset, so kudos to Samsung for including it.<\/p>\nImaging Performance<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 uses the same camera configuration as the A56, with a main, ultrawide and macro lens.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUnfortunately, if you were hoping for camera upgrades, the A57 appears unchanged from the A56:<\/p>\n\n50MP<\/b> main camera (f\/1.8 aperture, OIS)<\/li>\n12MP<\/b> ultrawide camera (f\/2.2 aperture)<\/li>\n5MP<\/b> macro camera (f\/2.4 aperture)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis camera configuration traces its roots back to 2023\u2019s Galaxy A54. As much as we\u2019d hoped for a major camera upgrade after three years, we can also understand Samsung\u2019s hesitation to fix what isn\u2019t broken and its need to keep costs down. If we had to pick, it could afford to replace its macro camera with something more useful, like a low-range optical zoom. Oh well, maybe next year.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe Galaxy A57 can be competent at colour accuracy, showing only mild oversaturation when lighting conditions aren\u2019t optimal, to compensate for low light. Otherwise, the A57’s colours are well balanced; photos look punchy without being ridiculously gaudy.<\/p>\nThe cameras also tend to underexpose shots. Some photos in the gallery above were taken on a slightly cloudy day, but it\u2019s actually not as dull as the final shots suggest. While the A57 kept the colours from washing out in that lighting, they still appeared greyer than the naked eye. That said, the A57 can still discern a fair amount of detail in shadows.<\/p>\nOne more word on the colours \u2013 they\u2019re pretty consistent between the ultrawide and the main sensor, which is a nice surprise for its price.<\/p>\nDetail retrieval leaves more to be desired. The A57 does a great job preserving foreground, but cracks appear when you pixel-peep at background objects. For example, far-field subjects (like the trees in the background of image #1 and #2) get smeared out.<\/p>\nCombined with the A57\u2019s lack of a telephoto lens, even its 2x digital zoom (let alone 4x or 10x) might not always perform well.<\/p>\nIn addition, photos tended to have more noise than usual, especially on solid colours and smooth surfaces. We can only assume this is the A57 trying to add a bit more detail by sharpening them algorithmically, though it\u2019s only noticeable when you zoom in. Switching to 50MP mode (the main camera shoots in 12MP by default) mitigates this issue, though.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re just taking photos for personal use in messaging apps and social media, the Galaxy A57 is more than sufficient. Anything beyond that, such as needing accurate reproduction, is not really its forte.<\/p>\nNight Mode does its job in brightening up low-light images. However, photos can become susceptible to blown-out light sources and lens flare, giving some images a ghostly look. The main sensor without Night Mode is competent enough and, in scenarios like the gallery above, can provide a bit more contrast than with Night Mode on.<\/p>\nHowever, the same can\u2019t be said for the ultrawide. Without Night Mode, the focus on ultrawide pictures becomes incredibly soft.<\/p>\nFinally, it\u2019s worth noting that the camera visibly stutters when you\u2019re shooting at night, even with Night Mode off.<\/p>\nBenchmark performance<\/h2>\nThe Galaxy A57 runs on Samsung\u2019s own Exynos 1680 <\/b>chip, an upgrade from the A56\u2019s Exynos 1580. It\u2019s an octa-core processor built on a 4nm process, with 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 core, 4x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and another 3x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520 cores.<\/p>\nOn paper, it\u2019s almost the same configuration as last year\u2019s Exynos 1580, except with an A520 core swapped out for an A720 core. Other changes include the new Samsung Xclipse 550 GPU<\/b>, an upgrade to UFS 4.1<\/b> storage, and a new 8K MAC NPU<\/b>. Samsung touts the A57\u2019s improved AI and graphics performance compared to the 1580, but we shall see.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s the benchmarks. The Galaxy A57 sits squarely in the midrange, so although we normally test flagship phones, we\u2019ll include competitors in the same price range whenever possible. We\u2019ve also snuck in Samsung\u2019s own flagship alternative, so you know that you really get what you pay for.<\/p>\nNote:<\/b> The Galaxy A57 can\u2019t participate in Solar Bay Unlimited benchmarks by 3DMark due to the lack of Vulkan support.<\/i><\/p>\n\nBoth Geekbench 7.0 and the updated Work 3.1 \/ Storage 2.1 benchmarks from PCMark for Android are new. Their scores are not compatible with older versions. We\u2019re transitioning to the newer tools by building our bank of benchmark scores with future phone reviews. Until then, we\u2019ll feature old scores in their old charts, where possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe results align with what we expect from a midrange chip. In synthetic benchmarks, the S$678 (128GB) Galaxy A57 is only slightly better than its predecessor, so you\u2019re unlikely to see much performance difference. It does have a leg up against some alternatives like the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (starts at S$749 for 256GB), but Redmi does it at S$119 less than A57\u2019s S$868 (256GB); that\u2019s a significant price difference for affordable-tier phones.<\/p>\nAnecdotally, on-device AI features such as Circle to Search and Object Eraser on Photo Assist didn\u2019t take too long to compute and generate results. Bixby takes maybe a second longer than I\u2019d like, but AI wait time is never egregious on the Galaxy A57.<\/p>\nSadly, gaming is a bit more of a mixed bag. Titles like Hatsune Miku: Colourful Stage!<\/i> (a rhythm game) could maintain 60FPS in active play (even with 3D backgrounds on), and stuttering only occurs in certain loading menus. Bang Dream: Girls Band Party<\/i>, a less optimised rhythm game, was less stable, dipping to low-50s FPS if you\u2019re playing with 3D music videos.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re curious as to what the limits of the A57 are, Minecraft with maxed-out graphics settings resulted in around 20FPS.<\/p>\nWhen you are playing games, however, make sure to enable 120Hz animation via the Gaming Hub \u2013 it\u2019s set to 60Hz by default.<\/p>\nBattery Life<\/h2>\n\nBattery life test in minutes.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 features a 5,000mAh<\/b> battery, notably the same size as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Unfortunately, it can\u2019t quite match its flagship cousin in our benchmarks. The ceiling for phones of this battery capacity is around 900 to 1,100 minutes, so we\u2019re pleased to see the Galaxy A57 still reaching the lower end of that range.<\/p>\nHowever, Samsung\u2019s insistence on capping its batteries at 5,000mAh (outside its foldables) may be getting outmatched, since most of the A57\u2019s competitors consistently deliver more screen-on time with bigger batteries. The trauma from its Note 7 debacle hasn\u2019t been forgotten, and it shows.<\/p>\nIn practical terms, I was never particularly worried about battery life, at least for mundane tasks like scrolling through social media or watching videos. A57 also held its own when put under heavy load; three hours of near-continuous use \u2013 taking pictures, listening to music, occasional social media scrolling and Google Maps navigation \u2013 depleted around 40% of the battery.\u00a0<\/p>\nConclusion \u2013 Was it enough love?<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 is an improvement over its predecessor, but is it enough?<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTo set the scene, this is how much each configuration of the Galaxy A57 costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nConfiguration<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n8GB RAM + 128GB<\/td>\nS$678<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 256GB<\/td>\nS$878<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 512GB<\/td>\nS$1,058<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nOne of our main issues with last year\u2019s Galaxy A56 was the underwhelming performance. This year\u2019s Galaxy A57 fixes some of that with modest improvements to camera and gaming performance. But it\u2019s not necessarily a generational leap.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s unfortunate, then, that the price changes aren\u2019t as incremental, even if they’re not within their control. The base model (8GB + 128GB) saw a 26% price increase. Meanwhile, the model we reviewed is the maxed-out 12GB + 512GB configuration, which costs S$1,058.<\/p>\nThis option didn\u2019t exist last year, but it\u2019s worth noting that it may be the first \u2018A\u2019 series phone to cross the S$1,000 threshold<\/b> \u2013 you\u2019d have to go all the way back to the Galaxy A80, with its motorised camera, to even come close. For that price, Samsung competes against phones like the Honor 600 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, both of which come with more powerful Snapdragon chip and other minor perks.<\/p>\nIf you want to stick within the Samsung ecosystem, you can also look at the Galaxy S25 FE, which should offer better performance, alongside a proper triple-camera setup with a telephoto. It\u2019s also worth noting that the A57\u2019s highest configuration costs more than the starting price of the newly launched Galaxy S26 FE (S$1,017), if you want the latest Samsung phone at this price point. This shows that chip and memory shortages have truly affected the average everyday user, as these uncertainties create more problems for consumers instead of solving them.<\/p>\nThat said, there is still a lot to like about the Galaxy A57. The truly outstanding features cut across all memory configurations, like its display, the premium build, and One UI. These are enough to build a case for the base model\u2019s S$678 price tag. Throw in extra RAM and storage, and the S$878 price of the 12GB + 256GB configuration might still be comfortable for the right user \u2013 likely someone who wants to stay in or enter Samsung\u2019s ecosystem on a budget.\u00a0<\/p>\nBecause Samsung seems to be targeting the same audience as it did with last year\u2019s A56, this year\u2019s A57 has an uncertain value proposition, especially if you\u2019re out of the loop. As it stands, it ticks all the boxes nicely with a pleasant design, but it may not be compelling enough to force a brand switch at the midrange tier.<\/p>\nYou can purchase the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G on Samsung\u2019s Official Store, Shopee and Lazada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRead Full Article At Source <\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Table of Contents 1. Design, build and display 2. 6 generations of operating system upgrades and security 3. Imaging Performance 4. Benchmark performance 5. 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One UI 8.5 allows for some pretty in-depth customisation options, including for the Quick Settings panel.<\/p>\n
The Galaxy A57 released with Samsung\u2019s One UI 8.5<\/b>, based on Android 16<\/b>. As of reviewing, it hasn\u2019t received the Android 17-based One UI 9, as it only began its stable rollout to the S26 series in September 2026. But that\u2019s hardly an issue since Android versions have been business-as-usual stability upgrades, as all the attention now lies on developing mobile AI features.<\/p>\n
Aside from customisation features like in-depth Quick Settings editing and new lock screen clocks, another big talking point for One UI 8.5 was Galaxy AI. However, not all flagship software features made it to the A57. As far as we can tell, Now Brief and Now Nudge, arent on this phone. Indeed, the Galaxy AI settings tab that you\u2019d normally find on S26 series phones is also not present on the A57, which is now an \u2018Intelligent features\u2019 page that\u2019s light and trim.<\/p>\n
However, they are still useful. Key ones include Photo Assist features like Object Eraser and custom filters pulled from reference images. There\u2019s also AI voice transcription and, of course, the overhauled Bixby.<\/p>\n\nThe new Bixby can even help you set up Routines. It doesn\u2019t have access to all the available Routine settings, though, instead defaulting to \u201cAsk Bixby\u201d.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOne of Bixby\u2019s particular strengths is deep system integration. Aside from basic functions like adjusting volume and setting alarms, you can also ask Bixby to change certain settings without navigating the phone. There are limitations (for example, you can\u2019t adjust always-on-display settings). However, Bixby still helps by pointing you to where it thinks those settings are located, getting it right about 80% of the time.<\/p>\nYou can also perform certain tasks via Bixby. For instance, it can launch the default camera app in 50MP mode upon request and prepare a Google Drive upload for my latest photo. It stops short of uploading, needing me to expressly press the upload button. This is a nice touch that lets me feel in control of my AI use.<\/p>\nThis assistance extends to more complex tasks. Routines are a powerful One UI feature that can look a bit intimidating at first glance. After telling Bixby, it sets Routine for you. Thanks to the conversational prompting overhaul, Bixby doesn\u2019t need complex instructions.<\/p>\nThat said, AI use even outside of Samsung phones has its inaccuracies, and Bixby isn\u2019t spared. When setting up a simple sleep Routine, Bixby could understand some conditions correctly but couldn\u2019t handle others (like setting the display to greyscale). It didn\u2019t matter that these options are available in the actual Routines menu.<\/p>\nOverall, Bixby can help more casual phone users become power users through asking and prompting, as long as you keep your expectations in check. We also feel that this level of AI access feels sufficient for a midrange handset, so kudos to Samsung for including it.<\/p>\nImaging Performance<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 uses the same camera configuration as the A56, with a main, ultrawide and macro lens.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUnfortunately, if you were hoping for camera upgrades, the A57 appears unchanged from the A56:<\/p>\n\n50MP<\/b> main camera (f\/1.8 aperture, OIS)<\/li>\n12MP<\/b> ultrawide camera (f\/2.2 aperture)<\/li>\n5MP<\/b> macro camera (f\/2.4 aperture)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis camera configuration traces its roots back to 2023\u2019s Galaxy A54. As much as we\u2019d hoped for a major camera upgrade after three years, we can also understand Samsung\u2019s hesitation to fix what isn\u2019t broken and its need to keep costs down. If we had to pick, it could afford to replace its macro camera with something more useful, like a low-range optical zoom. Oh well, maybe next year.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe Galaxy A57 can be competent at colour accuracy, showing only mild oversaturation when lighting conditions aren\u2019t optimal, to compensate for low light. Otherwise, the A57’s colours are well balanced; photos look punchy without being ridiculously gaudy.<\/p>\nThe cameras also tend to underexpose shots. Some photos in the gallery above were taken on a slightly cloudy day, but it\u2019s actually not as dull as the final shots suggest. While the A57 kept the colours from washing out in that lighting, they still appeared greyer than the naked eye. That said, the A57 can still discern a fair amount of detail in shadows.<\/p>\nOne more word on the colours \u2013 they\u2019re pretty consistent between the ultrawide and the main sensor, which is a nice surprise for its price.<\/p>\nDetail retrieval leaves more to be desired. The A57 does a great job preserving foreground, but cracks appear when you pixel-peep at background objects. For example, far-field subjects (like the trees in the background of image #1 and #2) get smeared out.<\/p>\nCombined with the A57\u2019s lack of a telephoto lens, even its 2x digital zoom (let alone 4x or 10x) might not always perform well.<\/p>\nIn addition, photos tended to have more noise than usual, especially on solid colours and smooth surfaces. We can only assume this is the A57 trying to add a bit more detail by sharpening them algorithmically, though it\u2019s only noticeable when you zoom in. Switching to 50MP mode (the main camera shoots in 12MP by default) mitigates this issue, though.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re just taking photos for personal use in messaging apps and social media, the Galaxy A57 is more than sufficient. Anything beyond that, such as needing accurate reproduction, is not really its forte.<\/p>\nNight Mode does its job in brightening up low-light images. However, photos can become susceptible to blown-out light sources and lens flare, giving some images a ghostly look. The main sensor without Night Mode is competent enough and, in scenarios like the gallery above, can provide a bit more contrast than with Night Mode on.<\/p>\nHowever, the same can\u2019t be said for the ultrawide. Without Night Mode, the focus on ultrawide pictures becomes incredibly soft.<\/p>\nFinally, it\u2019s worth noting that the camera visibly stutters when you\u2019re shooting at night, even with Night Mode off.<\/p>\nBenchmark performance<\/h2>\nThe Galaxy A57 runs on Samsung\u2019s own Exynos 1680 <\/b>chip, an upgrade from the A56\u2019s Exynos 1580. It\u2019s an octa-core processor built on a 4nm process, with 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 core, 4x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and another 3x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520 cores.<\/p>\nOn paper, it\u2019s almost the same configuration as last year\u2019s Exynos 1580, except with an A520 core swapped out for an A720 core. Other changes include the new Samsung Xclipse 550 GPU<\/b>, an upgrade to UFS 4.1<\/b> storage, and a new 8K MAC NPU<\/b>. Samsung touts the A57\u2019s improved AI and graphics performance compared to the 1580, but we shall see.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s the benchmarks. The Galaxy A57 sits squarely in the midrange, so although we normally test flagship phones, we\u2019ll include competitors in the same price range whenever possible. We\u2019ve also snuck in Samsung\u2019s own flagship alternative, so you know that you really get what you pay for.<\/p>\nNote:<\/b> The Galaxy A57 can\u2019t participate in Solar Bay Unlimited benchmarks by 3DMark due to the lack of Vulkan support.<\/i><\/p>\n\nBoth Geekbench 7.0 and the updated Work 3.1 \/ Storage 2.1 benchmarks from PCMark for Android are new. Their scores are not compatible with older versions. We\u2019re transitioning to the newer tools by building our bank of benchmark scores with future phone reviews. Until then, we\u2019ll feature old scores in their old charts, where possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe results align with what we expect from a midrange chip. In synthetic benchmarks, the S$678 (128GB) Galaxy A57 is only slightly better than its predecessor, so you\u2019re unlikely to see much performance difference. It does have a leg up against some alternatives like the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (starts at S$749 for 256GB), but Redmi does it at S$119 less than A57\u2019s S$868 (256GB); that\u2019s a significant price difference for affordable-tier phones.<\/p>\nAnecdotally, on-device AI features such as Circle to Search and Object Eraser on Photo Assist didn\u2019t take too long to compute and generate results. Bixby takes maybe a second longer than I\u2019d like, but AI wait time is never egregious on the Galaxy A57.<\/p>\nSadly, gaming is a bit more of a mixed bag. Titles like Hatsune Miku: Colourful Stage!<\/i> (a rhythm game) could maintain 60FPS in active play (even with 3D backgrounds on), and stuttering only occurs in certain loading menus. Bang Dream: Girls Band Party<\/i>, a less optimised rhythm game, was less stable, dipping to low-50s FPS if you\u2019re playing with 3D music videos.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re curious as to what the limits of the A57 are, Minecraft with maxed-out graphics settings resulted in around 20FPS.<\/p>\nWhen you are playing games, however, make sure to enable 120Hz animation via the Gaming Hub \u2013 it\u2019s set to 60Hz by default.<\/p>\nBattery Life<\/h2>\n\nBattery life test in minutes.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 features a 5,000mAh<\/b> battery, notably the same size as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Unfortunately, it can\u2019t quite match its flagship cousin in our benchmarks. The ceiling for phones of this battery capacity is around 900 to 1,100 minutes, so we\u2019re pleased to see the Galaxy A57 still reaching the lower end of that range.<\/p>\nHowever, Samsung\u2019s insistence on capping its batteries at 5,000mAh (outside its foldables) may be getting outmatched, since most of the A57\u2019s competitors consistently deliver more screen-on time with bigger batteries. The trauma from its Note 7 debacle hasn\u2019t been forgotten, and it shows.<\/p>\nIn practical terms, I was never particularly worried about battery life, at least for mundane tasks like scrolling through social media or watching videos. A57 also held its own when put under heavy load; three hours of near-continuous use \u2013 taking pictures, listening to music, occasional social media scrolling and Google Maps navigation \u2013 depleted around 40% of the battery.\u00a0<\/p>\nConclusion \u2013 Was it enough love?<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 is an improvement over its predecessor, but is it enough?<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTo set the scene, this is how much each configuration of the Galaxy A57 costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nConfiguration<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n8GB RAM + 128GB<\/td>\nS$678<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 256GB<\/td>\nS$878<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 512GB<\/td>\nS$1,058<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nOne of our main issues with last year\u2019s Galaxy A56 was the underwhelming performance. This year\u2019s Galaxy A57 fixes some of that with modest improvements to camera and gaming performance. But it\u2019s not necessarily a generational leap.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s unfortunate, then, that the price changes aren\u2019t as incremental, even if they’re not within their control. The base model (8GB + 128GB) saw a 26% price increase. Meanwhile, the model we reviewed is the maxed-out 12GB + 512GB configuration, which costs S$1,058.<\/p>\nThis option didn\u2019t exist last year, but it\u2019s worth noting that it may be the first \u2018A\u2019 series phone to cross the S$1,000 threshold<\/b> \u2013 you\u2019d have to go all the way back to the Galaxy A80, with its motorised camera, to even come close. For that price, Samsung competes against phones like the Honor 600 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, both of which come with more powerful Snapdragon chip and other minor perks.<\/p>\nIf you want to stick within the Samsung ecosystem, you can also look at the Galaxy S25 FE, which should offer better performance, alongside a proper triple-camera setup with a telephoto. It\u2019s also worth noting that the A57\u2019s highest configuration costs more than the starting price of the newly launched Galaxy S26 FE (S$1,017), if you want the latest Samsung phone at this price point. This shows that chip and memory shortages have truly affected the average everyday user, as these uncertainties create more problems for consumers instead of solving them.<\/p>\nThat said, there is still a lot to like about the Galaxy A57. The truly outstanding features cut across all memory configurations, like its display, the premium build, and One UI. These are enough to build a case for the base model\u2019s S$678 price tag. Throw in extra RAM and storage, and the S$878 price of the 12GB + 256GB configuration might still be comfortable for the right user \u2013 likely someone who wants to stay in or enter Samsung\u2019s ecosystem on a budget.\u00a0<\/p>\nBecause Samsung seems to be targeting the same audience as it did with last year\u2019s A56, this year\u2019s A57 has an uncertain value proposition, especially if you\u2019re out of the loop. As it stands, it ticks all the boxes nicely with a pleasant design, but it may not be compelling enough to force a brand switch at the midrange tier.<\/p>\nYou can purchase the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G on Samsung\u2019s Official Store, Shopee and Lazada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRead Full Article At Source <\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Table of Contents 1. Design, build and display 2. 6 generations of operating system upgrades and security 3. Imaging Performance 4. Benchmark performance 5. 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The new Bixby can even help you set up Routines. It doesn\u2019t have access to all the available Routine settings, though, instead defaulting to \u201cAsk Bixby\u201d.<\/p>\n
One of Bixby\u2019s particular strengths is deep system integration. Aside from basic functions like adjusting volume and setting alarms, you can also ask Bixby to change certain settings without navigating the phone. There are limitations (for example, you can\u2019t adjust always-on-display settings). However, Bixby still helps by pointing you to where it thinks those settings are located, getting it right about 80% of the time.<\/p>\n
You can also perform certain tasks via Bixby. For instance, it can launch the default camera app in 50MP mode upon request and prepare a Google Drive upload for my latest photo. It stops short of uploading, needing me to expressly press the upload button. This is a nice touch that lets me feel in control of my AI use.<\/p>\n
This assistance extends to more complex tasks. Routines are a powerful One UI feature that can look a bit intimidating at first glance. After telling Bixby, it sets Routine for you. Thanks to the conversational prompting overhaul, Bixby doesn\u2019t need complex instructions.<\/p>\n
That said, AI use even outside of Samsung phones has its inaccuracies, and Bixby isn\u2019t spared. When setting up a simple sleep Routine, Bixby could understand some conditions correctly but couldn\u2019t handle others (like setting the display to greyscale). It didn\u2019t matter that these options are available in the actual Routines menu.<\/p>\n
Overall, Bixby can help more casual phone users become power users through asking and prompting, as long as you keep your expectations in check. We also feel that this level of AI access feels sufficient for a midrange handset, so kudos to Samsung for including it.<\/p>\n
The Galaxy A57 uses the same camera configuration as the A56, with a main, ultrawide and macro lens.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, if you were hoping for camera upgrades, the A57 appears unchanged from the A56:<\/p>\n
This camera configuration traces its roots back to 2023\u2019s Galaxy A54. As much as we\u2019d hoped for a major camera upgrade after three years, we can also understand Samsung\u2019s hesitation to fix what isn\u2019t broken and its need to keep costs down. If we had to pick, it could afford to replace its macro camera with something more useful, like a low-range optical zoom. Oh well, maybe next year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Galaxy A57 can be competent at colour accuracy, showing only mild oversaturation when lighting conditions aren\u2019t optimal, to compensate for low light. Otherwise, the A57’s colours are well balanced; photos look punchy without being ridiculously gaudy.<\/p>\n
The cameras also tend to underexpose shots. Some photos in the gallery above were taken on a slightly cloudy day, but it\u2019s actually not as dull as the final shots suggest. While the A57 kept the colours from washing out in that lighting, they still appeared greyer than the naked eye. That said, the A57 can still discern a fair amount of detail in shadows.<\/p>\n
One more word on the colours \u2013 they\u2019re pretty consistent between the ultrawide and the main sensor, which is a nice surprise for its price.<\/p>\n
Detail retrieval leaves more to be desired. The A57 does a great job preserving foreground, but cracks appear when you pixel-peep at background objects. For example, far-field subjects (like the trees in the background of image #1 and #2) get smeared out.<\/p>\n
Combined with the A57\u2019s lack of a telephoto lens, even its 2x digital zoom (let alone 4x or 10x) might not always perform well.<\/p>\n
In addition, photos tended to have more noise than usual, especially on solid colours and smooth surfaces. We can only assume this is the A57 trying to add a bit more detail by sharpening them algorithmically, though it\u2019s only noticeable when you zoom in. Switching to 50MP mode (the main camera shoots in 12MP by default) mitigates this issue, though.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re just taking photos for personal use in messaging apps and social media, the Galaxy A57 is more than sufficient. Anything beyond that, such as needing accurate reproduction, is not really its forte.<\/p>\n
Night Mode does its job in brightening up low-light images. However, photos can become susceptible to blown-out light sources and lens flare, giving some images a ghostly look. The main sensor without Night Mode is competent enough and, in scenarios like the gallery above, can provide a bit more contrast than with Night Mode on.<\/p>\n
However, the same can\u2019t be said for the ultrawide. Without Night Mode, the focus on ultrawide pictures becomes incredibly soft.<\/p>\n
Finally, it\u2019s worth noting that the camera visibly stutters when you\u2019re shooting at night, even with Night Mode off.<\/p>\n
The Galaxy A57 runs on Samsung\u2019s own Exynos 1680 <\/b>chip, an upgrade from the A56\u2019s Exynos 1580. It\u2019s an octa-core processor built on a 4nm process, with 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 core, 4x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and another 3x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520 cores.<\/p>\n
On paper, it\u2019s almost the same configuration as last year\u2019s Exynos 1580, except with an A520 core swapped out for an A720 core. Other changes include the new Samsung Xclipse 550 GPU<\/b>, an upgrade to UFS 4.1<\/b> storage, and a new 8K MAC NPU<\/b>. Samsung touts the A57\u2019s improved AI and graphics performance compared to the 1580, but we shall see.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the benchmarks. The Galaxy A57 sits squarely in the midrange, so although we normally test flagship phones, we\u2019ll include competitors in the same price range whenever possible. We\u2019ve also snuck in Samsung\u2019s own flagship alternative, so you know that you really get what you pay for.<\/p>\n
Note:<\/b> The Galaxy A57 can\u2019t participate in Solar Bay Unlimited benchmarks by 3DMark due to the lack of Vulkan support.<\/i><\/p>\n\nBoth Geekbench 7.0 and the updated Work 3.1 \/ Storage 2.1 benchmarks from PCMark for Android are new. Their scores are not compatible with older versions. We\u2019re transitioning to the newer tools by building our bank of benchmark scores with future phone reviews. Until then, we\u2019ll feature old scores in their old charts, where possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe results align with what we expect from a midrange chip. In synthetic benchmarks, the S$678 (128GB) Galaxy A57 is only slightly better than its predecessor, so you\u2019re unlikely to see much performance difference. It does have a leg up against some alternatives like the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (starts at S$749 for 256GB), but Redmi does it at S$119 less than A57\u2019s S$868 (256GB); that\u2019s a significant price difference for affordable-tier phones.<\/p>\nAnecdotally, on-device AI features such as Circle to Search and Object Eraser on Photo Assist didn\u2019t take too long to compute and generate results. Bixby takes maybe a second longer than I\u2019d like, but AI wait time is never egregious on the Galaxy A57.<\/p>\nSadly, gaming is a bit more of a mixed bag. Titles like Hatsune Miku: Colourful Stage!<\/i> (a rhythm game) could maintain 60FPS in active play (even with 3D backgrounds on), and stuttering only occurs in certain loading menus. Bang Dream: Girls Band Party<\/i>, a less optimised rhythm game, was less stable, dipping to low-50s FPS if you\u2019re playing with 3D music videos.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re curious as to what the limits of the A57 are, Minecraft with maxed-out graphics settings resulted in around 20FPS.<\/p>\nWhen you are playing games, however, make sure to enable 120Hz animation via the Gaming Hub \u2013 it\u2019s set to 60Hz by default.<\/p>\nBattery Life<\/h2>\n\nBattery life test in minutes.<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Galaxy A57 features a 5,000mAh<\/b> battery, notably the same size as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Unfortunately, it can\u2019t quite match its flagship cousin in our benchmarks. The ceiling for phones of this battery capacity is around 900 to 1,100 minutes, so we\u2019re pleased to see the Galaxy A57 still reaching the lower end of that range.<\/p>\nHowever, Samsung\u2019s insistence on capping its batteries at 5,000mAh (outside its foldables) may be getting outmatched, since most of the A57\u2019s competitors consistently deliver more screen-on time with bigger batteries. The trauma from its Note 7 debacle hasn\u2019t been forgotten, and it shows.<\/p>\nIn practical terms, I was never particularly worried about battery life, at least for mundane tasks like scrolling through social media or watching videos. A57 also held its own when put under heavy load; three hours of near-continuous use \u2013 taking pictures, listening to music, occasional social media scrolling and Google Maps navigation \u2013 depleted around 40% of the battery.\u00a0<\/p>\nConclusion \u2013 Was it enough love?<\/h2>\n\nThe Galaxy A57 is an improvement over its predecessor, but is it enough?<\/p>\nPhoto: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTo set the scene, this is how much each configuration of the Galaxy A57 costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nConfiguration<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n8GB RAM + 128GB<\/td>\nS$678<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 256GB<\/td>\nS$878<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n12GB RAM + 512GB<\/td>\nS$1,058<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nOne of our main issues with last year\u2019s Galaxy A56 was the underwhelming performance. This year\u2019s Galaxy A57 fixes some of that with modest improvements to camera and gaming performance. But it\u2019s not necessarily a generational leap.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s unfortunate, then, that the price changes aren\u2019t as incremental, even if they’re not within their control. The base model (8GB + 128GB) saw a 26% price increase. Meanwhile, the model we reviewed is the maxed-out 12GB + 512GB configuration, which costs S$1,058.<\/p>\nThis option didn\u2019t exist last year, but it\u2019s worth noting that it may be the first \u2018A\u2019 series phone to cross the S$1,000 threshold<\/b> \u2013 you\u2019d have to go all the way back to the Galaxy A80, with its motorised camera, to even come close. For that price, Samsung competes against phones like the Honor 600 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, both of which come with more powerful Snapdragon chip and other minor perks.<\/p>\nIf you want to stick within the Samsung ecosystem, you can also look at the Galaxy S25 FE, which should offer better performance, alongside a proper triple-camera setup with a telephoto. It\u2019s also worth noting that the A57\u2019s highest configuration costs more than the starting price of the newly launched Galaxy S26 FE (S$1,017), if you want the latest Samsung phone at this price point. This shows that chip and memory shortages have truly affected the average everyday user, as these uncertainties create more problems for consumers instead of solving them.<\/p>\nThat said, there is still a lot to like about the Galaxy A57. The truly outstanding features cut across all memory configurations, like its display, the premium build, and One UI. These are enough to build a case for the base model\u2019s S$678 price tag. Throw in extra RAM and storage, and the S$878 price of the 12GB + 256GB configuration might still be comfortable for the right user \u2013 likely someone who wants to stay in or enter Samsung\u2019s ecosystem on a budget.\u00a0<\/p>\nBecause Samsung seems to be targeting the same audience as it did with last year\u2019s A56, this year\u2019s A57 has an uncertain value proposition, especially if you\u2019re out of the loop. As it stands, it ticks all the boxes nicely with a pleasant design, but it may not be compelling enough to force a brand switch at the midrange tier.<\/p>\nYou can purchase the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G on Samsung\u2019s Official Store, Shopee and Lazada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRead Full Article At Source <\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Table of Contents 1. Design, build and display 2. 6 generations of operating system upgrades and security 3. Imaging Performance 4. Benchmark performance 5. 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Both Geekbench 7.0 and the updated Work 3.1 \/ Storage 2.1 benchmarks from PCMark for Android are new. Their scores are not compatible with older versions. We\u2019re transitioning to the newer tools by building our bank of benchmark scores with future phone reviews. Until then, we\u2019ll feature old scores in their old charts, where possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The results align with what we expect from a midrange chip. In synthetic benchmarks, the S$678 (128GB) Galaxy A57 is only slightly better than its predecessor, so you\u2019re unlikely to see much performance difference. It does have a leg up against some alternatives like the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (starts at S$749 for 256GB), but Redmi does it at S$119 less than A57\u2019s S$868 (256GB); that\u2019s a significant price difference for affordable-tier phones.<\/p>\n
Anecdotally, on-device AI features such as Circle to Search and Object Eraser on Photo Assist didn\u2019t take too long to compute and generate results. Bixby takes maybe a second longer than I\u2019d like, but AI wait time is never egregious on the Galaxy A57.<\/p>\n
Sadly, gaming is a bit more of a mixed bag. Titles like Hatsune Miku: Colourful Stage!<\/i> (a rhythm game) could maintain 60FPS in active play (even with 3D backgrounds on), and stuttering only occurs in certain loading menus. Bang Dream: Girls Band Party<\/i>, a less optimised rhythm game, was less stable, dipping to low-50s FPS if you\u2019re playing with 3D music videos.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re curious as to what the limits of the A57 are, Minecraft with maxed-out graphics settings resulted in around 20FPS.<\/p>\n
When you are playing games, however, make sure to enable 120Hz animation via the Gaming Hub \u2013 it\u2019s set to 60Hz by default.<\/p>\n
Battery life test in minutes.<\/p>\n
The Galaxy A57 features a 5,000mAh<\/b> battery, notably the same size as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Unfortunately, it can\u2019t quite match its flagship cousin in our benchmarks. The ceiling for phones of this battery capacity is around 900 to 1,100 minutes, so we\u2019re pleased to see the Galaxy A57 still reaching the lower end of that range.<\/p>\n
However, Samsung\u2019s insistence on capping its batteries at 5,000mAh (outside its foldables) may be getting outmatched, since most of the A57\u2019s competitors consistently deliver more screen-on time with bigger batteries. The trauma from its Note 7 debacle hasn\u2019t been forgotten, and it shows.<\/p>\n
In practical terms, I was never particularly worried about battery life, at least for mundane tasks like scrolling through social media or watching videos. A57 also held its own when put under heavy load; three hours of near-continuous use \u2013 taking pictures, listening to music, occasional social media scrolling and Google Maps navigation \u2013 depleted around 40% of the battery.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Galaxy A57 is an improvement over its predecessor, but is it enough?<\/p>\n
To set the scene, this is how much each configuration of the Galaxy A57 costs:<\/p>\n
One of our main issues with last year\u2019s Galaxy A56 was the underwhelming performance. This year\u2019s Galaxy A57 fixes some of that with modest improvements to camera and gaming performance. But it\u2019s not necessarily a generational leap.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s unfortunate, then, that the price changes aren\u2019t as incremental, even if they’re not within their control. The base model (8GB + 128GB) saw a 26% price increase. Meanwhile, the model we reviewed is the maxed-out 12GB + 512GB configuration, which costs S$1,058.<\/p>\n
This option didn\u2019t exist last year, but it\u2019s worth noting that it may be the first \u2018A\u2019 series phone to cross the S$1,000 threshold<\/b> \u2013 you\u2019d have to go all the way back to the Galaxy A80, with its motorised camera, to even come close. For that price, Samsung competes against phones like the Honor 600 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, both of which come with more powerful Snapdragon chip and other minor perks.<\/p>\n
If you want to stick within the Samsung ecosystem, you can also look at the Galaxy S25 FE, which should offer better performance, alongside a proper triple-camera setup with a telephoto. It\u2019s also worth noting that the A57\u2019s highest configuration costs more than the starting price of the newly launched Galaxy S26 FE (S$1,017), if you want the latest Samsung phone at this price point. This shows that chip and memory shortages have truly affected the average everyday user, as these uncertainties create more problems for consumers instead of solving them.<\/p>\n
That said, there is still a lot to like about the Galaxy A57. The truly outstanding features cut across all memory configurations, like its display, the premium build, and One UI. These are enough to build a case for the base model\u2019s S$678 price tag. Throw in extra RAM and storage, and the S$878 price of the 12GB + 256GB configuration might still be comfortable for the right user \u2013 likely someone who wants to stay in or enter Samsung\u2019s ecosystem on a budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Because Samsung seems to be targeting the same audience as it did with last year\u2019s A56, this year\u2019s A57 has an uncertain value proposition, especially if you\u2019re out of the loop. As it stands, it ticks all the boxes nicely with a pleasant design, but it may not be compelling enough to force a brand switch at the midrange tier.<\/p>\n
You can purchase the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G on Samsung\u2019s Official Store, Shopee and Lazada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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