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Launched on 7 April 2026, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is the newest mid-ranger in this line, arriving on Android 16 with Google Gemini and starting at 256GB. It keeps the 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Pay-monthly deals start from £6.71 a month, each shown with its full price-rise schedule.
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Compare deals on effective monthly cost rather than the headline rate. A low monthly with a large upfront fee can quietly cost more than a flat deal across the term, and that single figure exposes it. Choose a data allowance that fits your real usage, not the biggest bundle going, and a contract length you are content to keep. If you have a phone you still like, a SIM-only plan is generally the cheaper option.
The 6.7-inch display offers ample space for video, games and reading wherever you are. Photos come from a triple rear camera with a 50MP main sensor, while the 12MP front camera handles selfies and video calls. The standout addition is Google Gemini, which assists with quick edits and on-screen tasks alongside Samsung's photo processing. For everyday shots in good light, results are clean and reliable.
As the newest model here, the A57 starts on Android 16, giving it the longest update runway of the bunch. Everyday apps, streaming and light gaming run smoothly. The headline figure is the weight: at 179 grams it is noticeably lighter than its siblings, which makes a real difference over a long day. The 5000 mAh battery backs that up with comfortable all-day stamina for most users.
The Galaxy A56 is the previous model, running Android 15 and starting at 128GB. The A57 moves to Android 16, leads with 256GB storage and is lighter at 179 grams against the A56's 198. Both share the 6.7-inch screen and 5000 mAh battery. Choose the A57 for newer software, a lighter body and more base storage; drop to the A56 if its deal is clearly cheaper.
The A57 starts at 256GB, so storage is unlikely to be a worry for most people, with plenty of room for photos, apps, video and downloads. There is no memory-card slot, so 256GB is what you have, but it is a generous starting point for a phone at this level.
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The Galaxy A57 is the pick of this group if you want the latest: Android 16, a lighter body and 256GB as standard, on familiar all-day A-series hardware.
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