This Reliable Mid-Range Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Is Now on Sale for $100 Off.
The Galaxy A57 5G is Samsung’s latest mid-range smartphone, and Amazon is currently offering the 256GB model for $509.99, down from $609.99. At this price, it’s a more reasonable alternative to Samsung’s more expensive Galaxy S phones , especially if you prioritize a good display, long battery life, and ample storage over the fastest processor or top performance.
Its 6.7-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate, so scrolling through apps, browsing the web, and navigating Android should be smooth, while the Full HD+ resolution provides ample clarity for streaming, reading, and everyday use. Samsung has also kept the phone quite thin despite its large screen, and the IP68 rating provides some assurance of protection against dust, rain, and accidental splashes.
In terms of performance, the Exynos 1680 chip and 8GB of RAM are sufficient for messaging, social media, streaming, navigation, and basic multitasking, but it’s not a phone I’d buy for demanding games or resource-intensive tasks. Battery life, on the other hand, is more encouraging, as the 5,000mAh battery should comfortably last a full day.
You also get a 50-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization, complemented by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle and 5-megapixel macro camera, providing enough flexibility for everyday photography without positioning the A57 as a camera-first phone (though photography isn’t why I’d choose it over , say, a Pixel ). Samsung’s long support period adds value if you plan to keep the phone for several years: six generations of operating system updates and six years of security updates are promised for the A57, according to this PCMag review .