The prime model in Samsung’s midrange A series is priced at Rs 56,999, which puts it in the league of flagship-killers, including the company’s own Galaxy S25 FE (our review here). The smartphone gets some incremental upgrades, like the Exynos 1680 SoC at its core, a sleeker form factor, lighter weight, and IP68 protection. Of course, it runs the latest One UI 8.5 version out of the box. We’ve been using the device for a week to find out whether it justifies its hefty price tag. Here is our in-depth Samsung Galaxy A57 review.
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Samsung Galaxy A57 Review: Design and Display
Box Contents
- Smartphone
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- SIM ejector
- Quick start guide
There are no radical changes on the design front, as the Galaxy A57 sticks to the design language of its predecessor (our review here). The flat glass back panel has a mirror finish, which tends to attract a lot of fingerprints and smudges. The triple camera array is enclosed in a vertical island. The form factor has been tweaked to make the smartphone sleeker than before. It now measures just 6.9mm along its sides. With a width of 76.8mm, the device does not feel as wide as the Galaxy A56. It is considerably lighter as well, weighing in at 179g.
The aluminium frame houses the volume rocker and the side key in an elevated bump on its right edge. At the bottom lie the SIM tray, primary microphone, USB port, and primary speaker. The secondary speaker and noise-cancelling microphone are positioned up top. With an IP68 rating on board, the smartphone can survive being immersed up to 1.5m in water for 30 minutes.
The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,900 nits while playing HDR content. In High Brightness Mode, it can hit 1,200 nits, easily overcoming bright surroundings to maintain legibility. The bezels around the display get a smidge thicker around the chin, which isn’t something we like to see on a smartphone in this price bracket. The optical fingerprint scanner is snappy and accurate, but not as fast as its ultrasonic counterparts.
We used the Samsung Galaxy A57 to stream content across OTT platforms like JioHotstar, Netflix, and Prime Video during the review period. The 1,080 x 2,340p AMOLED display delivers good visuals with punchy colours and amazing contrast. We would’ve liked a sharper resolution for the display, but it is not a dealbreaker. The stereo speaker setup produced a well-rounded audio output without any pesky distortions.
Samsung Galaxy A57 Review: Performance and Cameras
At the heart of the Galaxy A57 lies Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1680 chipset. There’s 256GB (UFS 3.1) storage on board. The smartphone comes in 2 (LPDDR5X) RAM variants:
- 128GB: Rs 56,999
- 256GB: Rs 62,499
We ran a couple of benchmarks on the device. Here’s how it performed:
- AnTuTu 3D: 1,396,681
- Geekbench 6: 1,360 (single-core) | 4,304 (multi-core)
The Galaxy A57 makes a reliable daily driver. It expertly handles routine tasks like calling, instant messaging, web browsing, media streaming, NFC/UPI payments, navigation, and more. Apps don’t take a long time to load, and multitasking is a breeze. The phone does not get uncomfortably warm even when it is being used under harsh sunlight. The haptic motor could use a tune-up for better vibrational feedback.
Exynos 1680 isn’t a world-beater processor for gaming, but it does the job for casual gamers. We played titles like BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile at 60fps and medium graphics. The gameplay remained smooth and consistent, free of any unwanted frame drops. The vapour chamber did a decent job of keeping the internal temperature in check. The back panel started warming up after the 15-minute mark, but we didn’t notice any significant throttling.
Software duties on this device are handled by the Android 16-based One UI 8.5. There are a few bloatware apps on the device, but they can be uninstalled completely. Samsung’s software support remains top-notch, as the Galaxy A57 has been promised 7 major OS updates.
One UI remains one of the most intuitive, vibrant, and ‘fun’ Android skins. One UI 8.5 offers plenty of customisation options for the lock screen, including clock faces, widgets, and Now Bar. However, it could use a well-stocked native wallpaper library. We would also like to see more AOD faces in the next iteration. The home screen feels very active with its daily health and weather widgets. The Galaxy widget displays ads by default, but you can remove them and get it to showcase your photo albums, health stats, calendar events, and many more items.
The Galaxy A57 does not get the flagship Galaxy AI suite, but there are some handy AI tools tucked away in the ‘Advanced features’ section in settings. These include AI select, Read aloud, and Voice transcription, along with basic photo-editing tools like Object erase, Best face, Custom filters, and more. You also get Google’s Circle to Search and Gemini Assistant out of the box.
At a time when smartphones are packing massive Si/C batteries, the Galaxy A57’s 5,000mAh feels rather meek. However, it can last a full day with moderate to heavy usage. With screen time between 5 and 6 hours, we were able to get through the day with ~20% left in the tank. A standard 45W power adapter takes just over an hour to fully charge the phone.
No changes have been made to the triple camera array on the Galaxy A57. Like the Galaxy A56, it gets a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro lens. The absence of a telephoto lens is very much noticeable in the camera setup, more so because of the Rs 56,999 price tag.
The 50MP primary shooter can be relied upon in any lighting scenario. It captures splendid shots with vibrant colours and sharp details in outdoor daylight conditions. The images look natural and peppy. Samsung has worked on the device’s photo-processing capabilities to get the most out of the camera hardware. In limited lighting conditions, the Night Mode kicks in to illuminate the subject, get rid of the grain, and assign accurate colours to the images.
The images taken with the 12MP ultrawide lens have a softness to them, but they retain the colour tone of the primary shooter to a good degree. Shots captured in limited lighting conditions are slightly dim and grainy, but passable. Our only major gripe with this camera is that it lacks autofocus.
The Galaxy A57 takes vibrant and well-focused portraits with shallow depth of field and tasteful background blur. The camera is able to recognise the boundaries of the subject and separate it from the background without blurring the lines. The 12MP front-facing camera captures clear, natural-looking selfies without messing with the skin tone or texture. All of the cameras (except the macro lens, of course) can record 4K videos at 30fps.
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A57 is a no-nonsense, reliable daily driver. Its sleek profile and tall form factor translate to an excellent in-hand feel. The big 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display is smooth, vibrant, and punchy. The Exynos 1680, while not the most powerful chipset on the block, does not break a sweat while handling routine tasks and light gaming. Samsung’s One UI 8.5 skin is the star of the show, not just for its aesthetics, but also for its clever optimisation. The camera array, while unchanged from the previous model, puts up a good display in a wide range of lighting conditions. The Rs 56,999 price tag is the elephant in the room that needs addressing, but the smartphone is currently retailing for Rs 48,990 on Amazon. In our books, this makes the Galaxy A57 a solid deal.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Slim profile
- 6 OS updates
Cons
- No telephoto lens
- Pricey
