The Samsung Galaxy A57 sits above the A37 in the current A-series range, adding an aluminium frame, a more powerful Exynos 1680 chip, and a 12MP ultrawide camera to the same IP68 rating and six-year software commitment shared with its sibling. At 179g it is notably lighter than the A37 despite carrying the same screen size, which makes it a more practical option for buyers who hold their phone for extended periods.
Galaxy A57: Display
The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ panel runs at 120Hz with HDR10+ support and reaches 1,200 nits in high-brightness mode, which should be sufficient for outdoor reading in most conditions. Resolution sits at 1080 x 2340 pixels. The 1,900-nit peak figure applies to HDR content rather than general use. The Super AMOLED+ panel is a step up from the standard Super AMOLED screen in the A37, though both share the same resolution and the practical difference in everyday use is likely to be modest.
Galaxy A57: Camera
The triple camera system pairs a 50MP main sensor (f/1.8, OIS, 1/1.56-inch) with a 12MP ultrawide and a 5MP macro lens. The 12MP ultrawide is the meaningful camera upgrade over the A37, which carries an 8MP unit, and should produce more detailed wide shots. The macro lens is a secondary specification in both phones rather than a genuine point of differentiation. Both the main camera and the 12MP front sensor record at 4K at 30fps, with Super HDR support on selfie video.
Galaxy A57: Battery
A 5,000mAh cell is paired with 45W wired charging. No wireless charging is listed. The EU energy label puts endurance at 52 hours, which should cover a full day of moderate use. The battery and charging specification is identical to the A37, so buyers choosing between the two on battery grounds alone will find no meaningful difference.
Galaxy A57: Size, Weight and Feel
At 179g and 6.9mm thick, the A57 is 17g lighter and 0.5mm slimmer than the A37, a noticeable difference when held. The build uses an aluminium frame alongside Gorilla Glass Victus+ panels front and back, which is a step up from the plastic frame on the A37 and more competitive against metal-framed rivals at this tier. Four colour options are available: Navy, Grey, Icyblue, and Lilac.
Galaxy A57: Performance
The Exynos 1680 is a 4nm chip with an Xclipse 550 GPU, a step up from the Exynos 1480 in the A37, and should handle everyday tasks and moderate gaming with greater headroom. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6.0 are both improvements over the A37's Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4. The USB port remains Type-C 2.0, which limits wired transfer speeds despite the chip upgrade. Software support matches the A37 at six major Android upgrades from Android 16 with One UI 8.5.
Galaxy A57: Who Should Buy
The Galaxy A57 is well suited to buyers who want an aluminium build, a more capable ultrawide camera, and a lighter chassis than the A37 offers, without moving into flagship territory. Buyers on older handsets who prioritise build quality and day-to-day handling over raw specification should find it among the stronger options at this level. Current deals and network pricing are listed in the comparison table above.