Samsung Galaxy A57 Delivers 23% Faster Gaming in 6.9mm Body as Camera Stays Average
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Updated · PhoneArena · May 19
Samsung Galaxy A57 Delivers 23% Faster Gaming in 6.9mm Body as Camera Stays Average
5 articles · Updated · PhoneArena · May 19
A 6.9mm chassis and slimmer bezels make the Galaxy A57 stand out in the mid-range, with the review calling it the best-looking phone in its class.
Camera hardware changes little from the A56: the 50MP main shooter and ultra-wide produce decent, natural-looking photos, but zoom, selfies and low-light video remain only average.
Exynos 1680 performance is mixed—CPU results show virtually no year-on-year gain, while GPU performance is about 23% better, bringing smoother gaming without reaching flagship levels.
One UI 8.5 on Android 16 adds 6 years of OS updates and some AI editing tools, but key premium features such as natural-language photo editing and DeX are missing.
A 5,000mAh battery and 45W wired charging keep the package competitive, though the lack of wireless charging and the overly sensitive video microphone hurt the overall value.
With a higher price and a flawed mic, is the Galaxy A57's 'Awesome Intelligence' just an expensive gimmick?
With its aging CPU, can the Galaxy A57 truly survive its promised six years of software updates?
Is the A57's flawed design a sign Samsung is compromising quality to protect its flagship phone sales?