Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A57
Our Verdict: The Galaxy A52s 5G and the Galaxy A57 are five years apart, which is enough for a real difference. The A52s 5G has a clearly higher-resolution main camera, 64MP against the A57's 50MP, and the A57 has the bigger battery of the two, 5000mAh against 4500mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The A57 has the bigger screen at 6.7" against 6.5", while the A52s 5G has the sharper one at 405 PPI, and the A57 is the lighter phone at 179g against 189g. Coming from the A52s 5G, the A57 is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
Buying outright, the A52s 5G starts at £100 SIM-free.
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Prices updated 25 July 2026
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A57
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| Expert Rating | 4.2 8 reviews |
3.6 11 reviews |
| Screen | 6.5" | 6.7" |
| Display | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 405 | 385 |
| Rear Camera | 64 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 32 Megapixels | 32 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 256GB |
| OS | Android | Android 16 |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 189 grams | 179 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP67 - Dust and water resistant | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Contracts | - |
£14.99/mo
£60.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £99.99 | £389.00 |
| Prices updated 25 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Samsung Galaxy A57 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G's 6.5", the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has the sharper display at 405 pixels per inch versus 385, and both use Super AMOLED panels.
Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G features a 64 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 A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £99.99.
What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 comes in 256GB.
What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and Samsung Galaxy A57 use?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 uses the Exynos 1580 (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy A57?
It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A57 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is more compact. It's 10g lighter at 179 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is actually the more compact phone at 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant, 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 A52s 5G and Samsung Galaxy A57 run?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G 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.