📱 Design & Display: Sleeker and Stronger
The A57 5G is noticeably more premium this year. Samsung has shaven down the bezels and thinned out the chassis, making it more ergonomic than its predecessor.
Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,900 nits peak brightness, ensuring perfect visibility even under direct sunlight.
Form Factor: At just 6.9 mm thick and 179g, it’s one of the slimmest A-series phones to date.
Durability: In a major upgrade, it now features an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance (up from IP67). It is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both the front and back.
Performance & Software: "Awesome Intelligence"
Powered by the new Exynos 1680 (4nm) chipset, the A57 focuses heavily on AI capabilities, branded by Samsung as "Awesome Intelligence."
Memory & Storage: It comes with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB or 512GB.
AI Features: Includes Circle to Search, Best Face, and Object Eraser. While it lacks some of the Ultra's heaviest AI tools (like Audio Eraser), it handles daily generative tasks smoothly.
Longevity: Samsung is promising 6 years of OS and security updates, meaning this phone is supported until 2032 (Android 21).
📸 Camera: Pro-Grade Mid-Range
The camera hardware remains consistent in megapixels but benefits from a more powerful ISP (Image Signal Processor) for better low-light photography.
Main: 50MP (f/1.8) with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) using the Sony IMX906 sensor.
Ultra-Wide: 12MP (f/2.2) for expansive landscapes.
Macro: 5MP (f/2.4) for close-ups.
Selfie: 12MP (f/2.2) with support for 4K@30fps video.
Video: Supports UHD 4K recording with Gyro-EIS for steady footage.
🔋 Battery & Charging
Capacity: 5,000 mAh (rated for up to 2 days of normal use).
Charging: Supports 45W wired fast charging, allowing a 60% charge in roughly 30 minutes.
Note: Like other recent models, the wall adapter is sold separately
💰 UAE Pricing & Availability
The Galaxy A57 5G is widely available across major retailers like Sharaf DG, Jumbo, and the Samsung Gulf online store.
| Model | Price (Approx.) |
| 8GB RAM / 128GB Storage | 1,739 AED |
| 8GB RAM / 256GB Storage | 1,949 AED |
| 12GB RAM / 512GB Storage | 2,579 AED |
Colors: Awesome Navy, Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, and Awesome Gray.
The Verdict
The Galaxy A57 5G is ideal for those who want flagship-level build quality (IP68, Victus+ glass) and long-term software support without the 4,000+ AED price tag of an S-series Ultra. While the price has crept up slightly this year, the 6.9mm slim design and AI features make it a compelling "workhorse" for 2026.
