Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
by 21 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall versus Galaxy A57. Performance: 55.9 vs 94.8.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A57
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 6.7" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1080 x 2340 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1900 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 385 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | DX anti-reflective coating Privacy DisplayBetter |
RAM
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 12GB | 16GBBetter |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 2.9GHz | 4.74GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 8 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 1x2.9GHz + 4x2.6GHz + 3x1.95GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1363464 | 3892165Better |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1500 | 3800Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 4411 | 11566Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 512GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | Exynos 1680 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Xclipse 550 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceDigital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 50MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 50MP + 12MP + 5MP | 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1/1.56 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | f/1.8 | f/1.4Better |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | None (no telephoto) | 5xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 100x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Close match | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fpsBetter |
Camera Features Different | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better choice overall. Key differences: Galaxy S26 Ultra scores higher for camera (85.8 vs 70.9). Galaxy S26 Ultra lasts longer on a charge (about 10.6h vs 9.1h of estimated screen-on time). However, Galaxy A57 may still suit your needs better depending on your priorities.
Galaxy S26 Ultra scores higher overall than Galaxy A57 once each category is weighted. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) vs Exynos 1680 (4 nm) That makes Galaxy S26 Ultra the safer all-round pick, though Galaxy A57 may lead in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 72,797 | ≈ Rs 299,317 |
| PTA | Rs 151,799 | Rs 365,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A57 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Ultra scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A57: non-PTA approximately Rs 72,797; PTA Rs 151,799. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 299,317; PTA Rs 365,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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