Samsung Galaxy A41 vs Samsung Galaxy A57

Our verdict: It's a split on display: the Samsung Galaxy A57 has the bigger 6.7" panel, but the Samsung Galaxy A41 is denser at 431 PPI. Keen photographers will appreciate the Samsung Galaxy A57 and its 50MP main camera. Selfie fans take note: the Samsung Galaxy A57 has a 32MP front camera. At 152g, the Samsung Galaxy A41 is the lighter of the two.

Screen
6.1" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
431 385
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Storage
64GB 256GB
OS
Android Android 16
SIM Type
Standard SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight
152 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£18.99/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£109.99 £467.99
Samsung Galaxy A41 Samsung Galaxy A41 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A57
Screen 6.1" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 431 385
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Storage 64GB 256GB
OS Android Android 16
SIM Type Standard SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight 152 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £18.99/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £109.99 £467.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A41 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Samsung Galaxy A57 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A41's 6.1", the Samsung Galaxy A41 has the sharper display at 431 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A41 uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A57 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A41 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A41 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £109.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A41 and Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 comes in 256GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A41 and Samsung Galaxy A57 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is powered by the Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 uses the Exynos 1580 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A41 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is the more portable of the two — it's 27g lighter at 152 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A41 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is rated Not rated, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 is rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A41 and Samsung Galaxy A57 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A57 runs Android 16. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.