Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads
by 5 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 15 Plus leads overall versus Galaxy A57. Performance: 74.9 vs 55.9.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy A57
Best for users who prioritize display and battery.
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Spec table
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Full side-by-side mode
Resolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceDisplay Size
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.7" | 6.7" |
Resolution Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads | 1290 x 2796Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 60Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads | 2000 nitsBetter | 1900 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads | 460 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Better |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 6GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 3.46GHz | 2.9GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 6 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x3.46GHz + 4x2.02GHz | 1x2.9GHz + 4x2.6GHz + 3x1.95GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 1385649 | 1363464 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads | 2550Better | 1500 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads | 6618Better | 4411 |
Storage Close match | 512GB | 512GB |
Storage Type Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)Better | Exynos 1680 (4 nm) |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Xclipse 550 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 48MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 48MP + 12MP | 50MP + 12MP + 5MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/1.56 | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Close match | None (no telephoto) | None (no telephoto) |
Digital Zoom Close match | 10x | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.Better | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Different | 12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 15 Plus generally outperforms Galaxy A57 across key categories. Chipset: Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) vs Exynos 1680 (4 nm) This makes iPhone 15 Plus the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A57 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 15 Plus excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for users who need long battery life. Galaxy A57 provides extended usage with strong battery.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 106,397 | ≈ Rs 72,797 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 151,799 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A57 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 15 Plus scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 15 Plus is the better choice overall, winning in 3 key categories.
The top differences are: Resolution (Apple iPhone 15 Plus advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A57 advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 15 Plus advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 15 Plus advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy A57 advantage).
Apple iPhone 15 Plus has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Samsung Galaxy A57 tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 15 Plus: non-PTA approximately Rs 106,397; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy A57: non-PTA approximately Rs 72,797; PTA Rs 151,799. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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