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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

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SamsungGalaxy A57 5GSamsungGalaxy A9 (2018)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026November 2018
Display
Screen size6.7″6.3″
Resolution2340 × 10802220 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch392 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display typeSuper AMOLED+, FHD+, 16M colours; up to 120 Hz refresh rateFull HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+–
Display featuresVision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification–
Performance
ChipExynos 1680Snapdragon 660
Memory8 GB – 12 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)Octa-core, four 2.2 GHz and four 1.8 GHz cores; Snapdragon 660 identified by Notebookcheck
Storage type–128 GB internal storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB
CoolingVapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy A56 5G–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP24 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone10 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP24 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.824 MP, F1.7, autofocus
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.28 MP, F2.4, 120-degree field of view
Telephoto camera–10 MP, F2.4, 2× optical zoom, autofocus
Front camera12 MP, F2.224 MP, F2.0
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 Face5 MP, F2.2 rear depth lens for adjustable background blur
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,800 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 A3,800 mAh battery
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 2.0USB Type-C; 3.5 mm headphone socket (PhoneArena)
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight179 g183 g
Thickness6.9 mm7.8 mm
Height × width161.5 × 76.8 mm162.5 × 77 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ backCurved glass back with metal frame
ColoursAwesome Navy, Awesome Grey, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome LilacCaviar Black, Lemonade Blue and Bubblegum Pink
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 sensorRear fingerprint reader
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 8.0 Oreo with Samsung Experience (Notebookcheck)
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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