Samsung Galaxy A57 In for Review — Metal Frame, IP68, 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ Starting at $450

Samsung Galaxy A57 — First Look Before the Full Review

The Galaxy A57 is here, and it's an easy pick to be one of Samsung's hottest prospects of the year. In fact, it may not be too early to say that it will be the company's best seller, following in the footsteps of its predecessors.

What's in the Box and Pricing

The Galaxy A57 ships with a USB-C cable and a SIM tool in the box. It comes in Awesome Navy, Awesome Gray, Awesome Icyblue, and Awesome Lilac, and starts from €430/$450.

Compared to Galaxy A37

There's a lot in common between the Galaxy A57 and its stablemate, the Galaxy A37 — they share the display, battery, and very similar cameras. The A37 is the taller, wider, thicker, and heavier phone — and you feel it in the hands.

Metal Frame — The Key Difference

One of the key differences is the frame. The Galaxy A57 has a metal frame, which both feels nicer to the touch — as it's anodized and grippier — but it's also thinner. Naturally, the metal feels sturdier than the plastic as well.

Design

As with other recent Galaxy phones, Samsung went with a simple and recognizable design. The volume and power buttons are on the right side and sit slightly elevated on their own island. The camera island design is color-matched to the phone in the center with a translucent effect at the edges — a pretty effect that works nicely with the phone's color.

Water Resistance

The Galaxy A57 is better built than its predecessor and better protected against the elements — it meets the IP68 standard, up from IP67 in the previous generation.

Display

Up front, the Galaxy A57 has a lovely 6.7-inch 1080p, 120Hz Super AMOLED+. It's colorful, punchy, and gets very bright.

Should You Buy It Now?

There's really nothing to complain about with the Galaxy A57 — it's a stellar phone! But perhaps you still shouldn't get one right away at MSRP. Some regions are already advertising a free storage upgrade, meaning you'll get a 256GB phone for the price of a 128GB. But even after the pre-order period ends, we expect constant deals. It's also possible that the Galaxy S25 FE could be a better deal than the Galaxy A57 depending on where you live.

Final Thoughts

The Galaxy A57 offers a well-rounded package in the premium mid-range tier — elegant metal frame, 120Hz Super AMOLED+, IP68 protection, and striking color options. The full review will reveal its real-world performance shortly.