Samsung Galaxy S26 leads
by 12 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 leads overall versus Galaxy A57. Performance: 67.6 vs 99.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A57
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceResolution
Refresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy A57 leads | 6.7"Better | 6.3" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 1900 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 385 ppi | 409 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Not available | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Better |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cores
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
Storage
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 12GB | 12GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5X | Not available |
CPU Clock Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 2.9GHz | 4.74GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 8 | 10Better |
CPU Cluster Speeds Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 1x2.9GHz + 4x2.6GHz + 3x1.95GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz + 1x3.80GHz + 3x3.25GHz + 6x2.75GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 1363464 | 3064672Better |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 1363464 | 3064672Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 4411 | 10824Better |
Storage Close match | 512GB | 512GB |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | Exynos 1680 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROWBetter |
GPU Different | Xclipse 550 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CNXclipse 960 - ROW |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Sensor Size
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Aperture
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 50MP + 12MP + 5MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/1.56 | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 3x |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 30x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR10+Better |
Camera Features Different | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 generally outperforms Galaxy A57 across key categories. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CNExynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW vs Exynos 1680 (4 nm) This makes Galaxy S26 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A57 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 72,797 | ≈ Rs 176,397 |
| PTA | Rs 151,799 | Rs 295,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A57 and Samsung Galaxy S26 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.
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A57 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A57: non-PTA approximately Rs 72,797; PTA Rs 151,799. Samsung Galaxy S26: non-PTA approximately Rs 176,397; PTA Rs 295,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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