Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Today
Previous check$532
Amazon: the cheapest today among the stores checked
6.3 out of 10 on the spec sheet
Buy on AmazonSamsung Galaxy A57 5G or Samsung Galaxy S22?
Galaxy S22 costs $222 less today and also has score 0.3 higher (6.6 vs. 6.3).
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
6.3score
Samsung Galaxy S22
6.6score · higher
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G wins 2by componentSamsung Galaxy S22 wins 2
- 5.4Performance8.2
- 7.9Screen7.2
- 1.8Camera6.6
- 7.7Battery3.8
- 10.0Connectivity10.0
- ·Longevity1.2
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is the cheaperSamsung Galaxy S22 is $222 the cheaper
The best for each use
By the spec rule for each use, the same one the lists on this site use.
Cell phones for gaming
Both work. Samsung Galaxy S22 is $222 cheaper.
Cell phones for photos
Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: 50 MP camera or better, up to $600.
Best value cell phones
Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: 5G, 128 GB and 6 GB of RAM, up to $400.
Cheap cell phones with NFC
Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: NFC confirmed, up to $400.
Cheap 5G cell phones
Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: 5G confirmed, up to $400.
Compact cell phones
Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: 6.3-inch screen or smaller.
Neither one fits: Cell phones for seniors.
The comparison in detail
Score by component, side by side
Galaxy A57 5G wins on battery; Galaxy S22 wins on performance and camera.
- 5.4Performance8.2 (wins)
- 7.9Screen7.2
- 1.8Camera6.6 (wins)
- 7.7 (wins)Battery3.8
- 10.0Connectivity10.0
- N/ALongevity1.2
Samsung Galaxy S22
Today
Previous check$310
Amazon: the cheapest today among the stores checked
6.6 out of 10 on the spec sheet +0.3
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Where is each one cheapest today?
Updated 12/11/2026
Galaxy A57 5G
- Amazon Lowest price$532Buy on Amazon
Galaxy S22
- Amazon Lowest price$310Buy on Amazon
Spec sheet side by side
| Item | Galaxy A57 5G | Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Chip changes | Samsung Exynos 1680 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory card | No | No |
| System | Android | Android |
| Factory software version changes | 16 | 12 |
| Screen | ||
| Size changes | 6.7″ | 6.1″ |
| Technology changes | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Resolution changes | 1080 px x 2400 px | 1080 px x 2340 px |
| Peak brightness changes | 1,900 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera changes | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera changes | 12 MP | 10 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom changes | not listed | 3× |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity changes | 5,000 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging changes | No | Yes |
| Connectivity and extras | ||
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| NFC (tap to pay) | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack changes | Yes | No |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| General | ||
| Release changes | not listed | 2022 |
| Weight changes | 179 g | 167 g |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Charging connector | USB-C | USB-C |
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How we choose
Source: Amazon.com catalog, checked on 12/11/2026.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax. The model is the brand plus the name of the phone; the memory versions go in the table. The price range, the median and the position use only models with a score; the price comparison looks at models whose score is within 0.5 points.
The spec score doesn’t measure real-world photos or durability, and the strong or weak point reading is just a comparison of numbers, not a buying recommendation.