This time around, we’ll be comparing two mid-range smartphones from Samsung. In fact, we’ll be comparing some of the best-known and most popular mid-rangers from the company. This is a Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 comparison. The Galaxy A57 was announced back in March and became available in April. The Galaxy A56 arrived a year earlier. These two devices do have a lot in common, but there are some differences worth noting.
We will first list the specs of both smartphones and will then compare them across a number of categories. We’ll compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. If you don’t quite need a flagship phone, or perhaps such a device is not in your budget, the Galaxy A series is a good alternative if you want a Samsung phone. So, let’s see what these two devices have to offer, shall we?
Specs
Samsung Galaxy A57
Samsung Galaxy A56
| Samsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 179 grams | 198 grams |
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1680 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Main camera | 50MP (f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size, PDAF, OIS) | 50MP (f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size, PDAF, OIS) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.06-inch sensor size) | 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.06-inch sensor size) |
| Telephoto/macro camera | 5MP (macro, f/2.4 aperture) | 5MP (macro, f/2.4 aperture) |
| Periscope telephoto camera | N/A | N/A |
| Selfie camera | 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.2-inch sensor size) | 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.2-inch sensor size) |
| Battery size | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (charger not included) | 45W wired (charger not included) |
| Colors | Navy, Gray, Icyblue, Lilac | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray |
Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Design
These two devices look very, very similar. In fact, very few people would be able to tell them apart. Both phones include a flat display on the front, with similar bezel thickness, and a centered display camera hole up top. The corner curvature is basically the same, and the frame is flat on both devices. You’ll find physical buttons on the right-hand side of both phones. The power/lock button sits below the volume up and down keys.
The bezels are slightly thinner on the Galaxy A57, but the difference is basically negligible. Those bezels are almost uniform, but not quite, in case you were wondering. Not many people will notice it, however. They’re more than thin enough; however, even the bottom bezel is slightly thicker. Both smartphones are also water and dust resistant, but the Galaxy A57 is better in that regard. It is IP68 certified, while the Galaxy A56 offers an IP67 certification.
If we flip them around, you’ll notice that both devices have vertically aligned cameras in the top-left corner. There are three cameras on both phones, and all three are placed inside a pill-shaped camera enclosure. The design for that enclosure is only slightly different, as it is a bit wider on the Galaxy A57. It does protrude on the back, by the way. The two phones are almost the same in dimensions. The Galaxy A57 is slightly shorter, narrower, and thinner. IT is also 21 grams lighter. Both phones are quite slippery, as they’re made out of aluminum and glass.
Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Display
The Samsung Galaxy A57 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display. That display is flat, and it supports a 120Hz refresh rate. HDR10+ content is also supported, and the peak brightness here is 1,900 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is around 89%. The resolution you’re getting here is 2340 x 1080, while the display aspect ratio is 19.5:9. Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus+ protects the display.
The Samsung Galaxy A56, on the other hand, has a 6.7-inch display as well. It’s a Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It supports HDR10+ content and has a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is around 88%, while the resolution is 2340 x 1080 pixels. The display aspect ratio is 19.5:9; the Gorilla Glass Victus+ protects the phone’s display.
Both of these displays are quite good, actually, and they’re essentially the same, from a user perspective. They’re vivid, have good viewing angles, and are more than sharp enough. Both displays also offer high refresh rates, and both do get bright enough, even though they’re not as bright as flagship panels out there. The display protection is also more than good enough on both of them.
Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Performance
The Samsung Galaxy A57 is fueled by a chip from Samsung, the Exynos 1680. It’s a 4nm processor, and it’s paired with 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage. Do note that the chip mentioned here is a mid-range processor, and that the phone does not support storage expansion.
The Samsung Galaxy A56, on the other hand, is fueled by the Exynos 1580 processor. That is also a 4nm chip, but it was released a year before the Exynos 1680. It is paired with 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and Samsung opted to use UFS 3.1 flash storage inside of this phone as well. This phone does not support storage expansion either.
So, the two phones do offer similar performance. The newer phone is slightly faster when it comes to certain tasks, but the difference is not that big. These are not the best-performing phones out there, and yes, you will notice a difference if you compare them with many flagships, as they won’t be as snappy. However, the performance overall is quite good, and the two devices can also handle some gaming; just manage your expectations.
Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Battery
Both of these devices are equipped with the same battery; they include a 5,000mAh unit. Many of the competitors adopted silicon-carbon battery tech, which allows them to use batteries with notably higher capacity than this. In all honesty, the battery life on either phone is not great, but the Galaxy A57 does offer more in that regard.
If you’re not a power user, chances are you’ll be fine. However, if you are, you’ll likely need to reach for a charger before the end of the day. It, of course, depends on what you’re doing on the device. The Galaxy A57 does offer a bit better battery life, as you’ll be able to get 30-60 minutes more screen-on time on that device. Samsung seemingly did some additional optimizing, or perhaps the newer chip does the trick. The difference is there.
When it comes to charging, they’re on the same level. Both smartphones support 45W wired charging. They can both reach a full charge in about an hour and 10-15 minutes; it all depends. Wireless charging is not supported by either phone. Also note that a charger does not come with either device; you’ll need to buy one separately.
Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Samsung Galaxy A56: Cameras
Both of these smartphones feature three cameras on the back. In fact, they have identical cameras, which goes for both sensors and lenses. There is a 50-megapixel main camera included on both devices. That camera has an f/1.8 aperture lens and a 1/1.56-inch sensor size. PDAF and OIS are supported here.
There is also a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera included on both devices. It has an f/2.2 aperture lens and a 1/3.06-inch sensor size. The third camera is a 5-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture lens. On the front, you’ll find a 12-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture lens and a 1/3.2-inch sensor size.
The camera performance these two phones offer is quite similar, actually. The main camera does a good job, generally, albeit the images do often look a bit more saturated than they should be. That camera also does a fine job in low light; just manage your expectations. The ultrawide camera is a step below it, and in low light, the difference is quite jarring. The 5-megapixel macro camera can be useful, at times, but only if you have excellent lighting. We still think that OEMs should start using 2MP and 5MP macro cameras.
Audio
Stereo speakers are included on both of these smartphones. The loudness of both sets of speakers is basically identical, and it’s good. It’s not on the same level as some flagships offer, but it’s not far from it either. Something similar can be said for sound quality; it’s quite good.
When it comes to an audio jack, it’s not included on either phone. You can connect your wired headphones via their Type-C ports. For wireless connectivity, the Galaxy A57 supports Bluetooth 6.0, while the Galaxy A56 supports Bluetooth 5.3.
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