Galaxy A56 5G vs Galaxy A57 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A57 5G (supported until Apr 2032); want maximum speed → Galaxy A56 5G (Exynos 1580).
Value Score: Galaxy A56 5G 68 · Galaxy A57 5G 66 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
At $450 new the Galaxy A56 5G is the most polished phone in Samsung's A-line — a genuinely premium aluminum-and-glass body with six years of updates, though you're paying mid-range money for mid-range Exynos speed and no zoom lens.
Pick it if
- ✓ Buyers who want a premium feel under $500
- ✓ People who keep a phone five years or more
- ✓ Everyday shooters who want a proper ultra-wide
Skip it if
- ✗ You game heavily or expect flagship speed
- ✗ You need optical zoom or wireless charging
The Galaxy A57 5G brings 45W charging, an IP68 rating, and Samsung's 6-year update promise to the mid-range, undercutting the flagship-adjacent Galaxy S25 FE on value.
Pick it if
- ✓ Budget buyers who want flagship-grade update longevity
- ✓ Buyers prioritizing durability (IP68, Victus+) over raw performance
Skip it if
- ✗ You want the fastest mid-range chipset for gaming
- ✗ You need Wi-Fi 7 or the latest Bluetooth standard
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Galaxy A56 5G's Exynos 1580 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Galaxy A57 5G is supported until Apr 2032 — 12 months longer than the Galaxy A56 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Frequently asked
How long will the Galaxy A56 5G get updates?
Samsung guarantees six OS upgrades and six years of security patches from its March 2025 launch, so it stays patched until roughly March 2031 — one of the longest commitments you'll find at this price. Buying in mid-2026 still leaves nearly five years of support.
Galaxy A56 vs A36 — which should you buy?
The A56 uses Samsung's faster Exynos 1580, an aluminum frame, and a genuine 12MP ultra-wide; the cheaper A36 runs a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 in a plastic frame with an 8MP ultra-wide. They share the same 120Hz screen and update promise, so the A56 is worth the premium mainly for the nicer build and camera.
How long will the Galaxy A57 5G receive updates?
Samsung guarantees six years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches for the A57 5G, launched April 2026. That puts end-of-support around April 2032 — matching Samsung's A5x-series promise and beating most Android rivals at this price.
Is the Galaxy A57 5G better value than the Galaxy S25 FE?
For most buyers, yes on longevity-per-dollar: the A57 costs roughly half as much and still gets six years of updates, though the S25 FE has a faster Snapdragon chipset, better cameras, and one extra guaranteed update year.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy A56 5G | Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $450 | $500 |
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+, 1080x2340, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 | Samsung Exynos 1680 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (charger not included) | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main (OIS), 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro |
| Dimensions | 162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm | 161.4 × 77.4 × 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 179 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Mar 2031 | Apr 2032 |
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