Galaxy A57 5G vs Honor X40

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Samsung · 2026

Galaxy A57 5G

85/ 100

Launch MSRP$549 USD

Honor · 2022

Honor X40

85/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Galaxy A57 5G BETTER THAN Honor X40?

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Galaxy A57 5GWinner 🏆

Honor X40

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy A57	Honor X40	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,100 mAh	+5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W	40W	45W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50.3 MP	50.3 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.67"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	179g	172g	172g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy A57 5G:

✓$9450 lower launch MSRP ($549 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Honor X40:

✓7g lighter chassis (172g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+100 mAh more capacity)
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Honor X40
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy A57 5G Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.7"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (385 ppi)	1080x2400 (395 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,900 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Honor X40 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 16	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy A57 5G Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50.3 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	8 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor X40 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	161.7 x 76.7 x 6.9 mm	161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight	179 g	172 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP67	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Galaxy A57 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	40W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$549	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy A57 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy A57 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy A57 5G:

Higher overall BeastScore: 84.8 vs top rival 84.7 · Brighter screen: 1,900 nits peak vs 0 nits

When to choose Honor X40:

More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A57 5G vs Honor X40

Which is better: Galaxy A57 5G or Honor X40?

Galaxy A57 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.8/100 compared to Honor X40 (84.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.8 vs top rival 84.7 and Brighter screen: 1,900 nits peak vs 0 nits.