Samsung is gearing up to refresh its popular mid-range lineup with the new Samsung Galaxy A57, and based on an early hands-on briefing, this is shaping up to be one of the most substantial A-series upgrades in recent years.
From display and performance gains to design refinements and smarter AI integration, here are the 10 biggest upgrades you should know about.
1. Brighter, smoother Super AMOLED+ display
Samsung has upgraded the A57 with a Super AMOLED+ panel featuring a 120Hz refresh rate. Brightness has also improved significantly, hitting 1200 nits in high brightness mode and peaking at 1900 nits.
Bezels have been trimmed down across the board, with the bottom chin now 0.8mm thinner—resulting in a more immersive viewing experience.
2. New Exynos 1680 chipset (4nm)
Under the hood, the A57 gets a notable performance boost with the new Exynos 1680 processor. Built on a 4nm process, it delivers:
- CPU performance up by 12.5%
- GPU improvement of 13.8%
- NPU gains of 42%
This should translate to smoother multitasking, better gaming, and stronger AI capabilities.
3. Faster LPDDR5X RAM
Samsung upgrades memory from LPDDR5 to LPDDR5X, improving bandwidth and efficiency—especially beneficial for heavy apps and background processes.
4. Refreshed camera design + improved ISP
The camera module now features a refined aesthetic with a subtle halo effect around the lenses. Beyond looks, the upgraded ISP (image signal processor) enhances imaging performance.
5. Better low-light photography
The 50MP main camera (with OIS and HDR) remains, but benefits from improved processing. Samsung has also reduced shutter lag significantly, enabling faster captures—even in low light.
6. Familiar camera hardware, smarter processing
The setup remains:
- 50MP main sensor
- 12MP ultra-wide
- 5MP macro
However, image quality improvements come from the new ISP rather than hardware changes.
7. Same battery, smarter charging
Battery capacity stays unchanged, with 45W fast charging still supported. The key improvement? The included cable now supports full 45W speeds out of the box.
8. Larger vapor cooling system
Thermal management gets a boost with a 13% larger vapor chamber, helping sustain performance during gaming and intensive tasks.
9. Thinner, lighter, more refined design
Despite keeping the same battery size, the A57 is:
- 19g lighter
- 0.5mm thinner
- Slightly shorter and slimmer
This makes it the thinnest Galaxy A50-series device to date.
10. Connectivity and software upgrades
Connectivity gets a modern refresh:
- Wi-Fi 6 → Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.3 → Bluetooth 6.0
On the software side, Samsung introduces Bixby 4.0 with deeper AI integration (including Perplexity), enabling more advanced voice commands and smart home control.
Samsung is also promising:
- 6 years of security updates
- 6 years of Android updates (up to Android 22)
Bonus: Premium materials and higher configurations
The A57 features:
- Aluminum frame
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ back
It’s also the first A50-series phone in the UK to offer:
- 12GB RAM
- 512GB storage
Color options
Samsung is introducing four finishes:
- Awesome Icy Blue
- Awesome Lilac
- Awesome Gray
- Awesome Navy (new)
Final thoughts
The Galaxy A57 isn’t just a routine refresh—it’s a meaningful step forward in design, performance, and longevity. With stronger AI, better thermals, and extended software support, Samsung is clearly pushing its mid-range lineup closer to flagship territory.
If pricing stays competitive, this could easily become one of the most compelling mid-range phones of the year.