The Samsung Galaxy A57 is a significant step forward in the upper-mid-range Android smartphone market, with a focus on software and hardware optimisations.
While the phone's design has evolved, with a slimmer and lighter build, the ring around the camera island feels out of place.
The display upgrade is not on the core specs, but the significantly slimmed-down bezels provide a better experience.
The Exynos 1680 chip and One UI 8.5 bring smooth performance, refinement, and fluidity, making it responsive even under heavy multitasking loads.
However, gaming performance may be limited by heating issues, and the camera setup is best used for the main wide sensor.
The phone's AI-driven image processing is impressive, but Samsung's approach to pre-installed apps and recommendations needs to be refined.
