Google Pixel 10A and Samsung Galaxy A57 compared as midrange rivals
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Updated · CNET · May 3
Google Pixel 10A and Samsung Galaxy A57 compared as midrange rivals
6 articles · Updated · CNET · May 3
The review says Google's $499 Pixel 10A keeps last year's price, while Samsung's Galaxy A57 starts at $550 and offers a larger 6.7-inch display in a lighter 179g body.
It finds both Android 16 phones deliver all-day battery life and similar camera quality, but gives Samsung an edge in design, charging speed and gaming, while Google leads on wireless charging and seven years of updates.
The comparison says supply-chain constraints are eroding value in sub-$500 phones, leaving these two among 2026's strongest midrange options despite only modest upgrades over their predecessors.
With rising prices and longer software support, are new midrange phones like the Pixel 10A and Galaxy A57 truly better than refurbished flagships?
As AI camera features become standard but not a selling point, what will actually drive consumers to choose one midrange phone over another in 2026?