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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)

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SamsungGalaxy A57 5GSamsungGalaxy A8 (2015)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026July 2015
Display
Screen size6.7″5.7″
Resolution2340 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch386 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 1680Exynos 5430
Memory8 GB – 12 GB2 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB32 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)Octa-core, four 1.8 GHz and four 1.3 GHz cores on the Indian model; other regions used different processors
Storage type–32 GB internal storage in India; microSD up to 128 GB in the hybrid second SIM slot
CoolingVapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy A56 5G–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP16 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP5 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.816 MP, F1.9, autofocus, LED flash; no optical image stabilisation (Android Authority)
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2–
Front camera12 MP, F2.25 MP, F1.9, wide-angle selfie mode
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 mAh3,050 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 A–
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 eSIMHybrid dual nano-SIM in India; second slot also accepts microSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 4.1
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 2.0Micro-USB; 3.5 mm headphone socket (Android Authority)
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS and GLONASS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight179 g151 g
Thickness6.9 mm5.9 mm
Height × width161.5 × 76.8 mm158 × 76.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ backMetal unibody
ColoursAwesome Navy, Awesome Grey, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome LilacWhite, black and gold
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 5.1.1 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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