Samsung Galaxy A56 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

From $390
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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

From $423
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A57 5G
Our rating8/108/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging45W45W
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Screen size6.7 in6.7 in
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)198 g179 g
ReleasedMar 2025Mar 2026
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).

Display

Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A57 5G
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Size6.7 inches6.7 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Protection

Platform

Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A57 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1580 (4 nm)Samsung Exynos 1680 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (1x 2.91 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x 1.95 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUXclipse 540Xclipse 550
OS—Android 16, One UI 8.5

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A57 5G
RAM8GB, 12GB8GB, 12GB LPDDR5X
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB UFS 3.1
Card slotNo—
Card Slot—No

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A57 5G
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 116.3˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro)—
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR, Best FaceLED flash, panorama, HDR, Nightography
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Modules—Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), OIS, PDAF; 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A57 5G
Single12 MP, f/2.2 (wide)—
Video1080p@30fps (estimated)4K video recording
Modules—12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Features—Super HDR

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A57 5G
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging45W wired fast charging45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging—No

Body

Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A57 5G
Dimensions162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm
Weight198 g179 g
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), metal frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass Protection), glass back, aluminum frame
DurabilityIP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)—
IP Rating—IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Comms

Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A57 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Radio—No

Launch

Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A57 5G
Announced2025, March 02March 25, 2026
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, March 10Available. Released April 10, 2026
OS at LaunchAndroid 15, One UI 7.0—

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G — 198 g for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G versus 179 g for the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G — Mar 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G versus Mar 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G 8/10.

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