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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)

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SamsungGalaxy A57 5GSamsungGalaxy A7 (2016)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026December 2015
Display
Screen size6.7″5.5″
Resolution2340 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch401 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display typeSuper AMOLED+, FHD+, 16M colours; up to 120 Hz refresh rateFull HD Super AMOLED
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+–
Display featuresVision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification–
Performance
ChipExynos 16801.6 GHz octa-core
Memory8 GB – 12 GB3 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB16 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)Samsung lists a 1.6 GHz octa-core processor; Snapdragon 615 and Exynos 7580 versions were reviewed in different markets
Storage type–MicroSD slot supports up to 128 GB
CoolingVapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy A56 5G–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP13 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP5 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.813 MP, F1.9, optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2–
Front camera12 MP, F2.25 MP, F1.9
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10x–
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)–
Camera featuresRear camera OIS; 5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Best Face–
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,300 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 45 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; up to two days of use (Samsung, independently assessed); at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A3,300 mAh with fast charging
Wired chargingSuper Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in around 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger power–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM–
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM–
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0–
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0–
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight179 g172 g
Thickness6.9 mm7.3 mm
Height × width161.5 × 76.8 mm151.5 × 74.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ backMetal frame and glass back
ColoursAwesome Navy, Awesome Grey, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac–
Water resistance detailIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use–
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint reader in the home button
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor–
SpeakersStereo speakers–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8.5 (Android 16)Android 5.1 Lollipop
Software updatesUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)–
AI featuresAwesome Intelligence, including AI Select, Object Eraser, Best Face and Voice Transcription; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini–
In the boxPhone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guide–

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