Upgrade Guide

Should You Upgrade from the Galaxy A56 to the Galaxy A57 5G?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Galaxy A56 to the Galaxy A57 5G, 1 year apart.

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Probably not — keep your Galaxy A56

The Galaxy A57 5G is 1 year newer than the Galaxy A56, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (84.8 vs 84.8). The biggest improvements: 19 g lighter. Trade-offs to know: launched $50 more expensive.

Full side-by-side comparison →Galaxy A57 5G specs →

What you gain with the Galaxy A57 5G

+19 g lighter

What you give up

−Launched $50 more expensive

Spec	Galaxy A56	Galaxy A57 5G	Change
BeastScore (overall)	84.8	84.8	No real change
Performance score	80	80	No real change
Camera score	88	88	No real change
Battery score	86	86	No real change
Display score	88	88	No real change
Battery capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	No real change
Wired charging	45W	45W	No real change
Screen size	6.7"	6.7"	No real change
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz	No real change
Peak brightness	1,900 nits	1,900 nits	No real change
Main camera	50 MP	50 MP	No real change
RAM	8 GB	8 GB	No real change
Weight	198 g	179 g	−19 g (10%)
Launch price	$499	$549	+$50 (10%)

Upgrade if…

Your Galaxy A56 is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need

Galaxy A56 vs Galaxy A57 5G: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Galaxy A56 to the Galaxy A57 5G?

Probably not — keep your Galaxy A56. The Galaxy A57 5G is 1 year newer than the Galaxy A56, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (84.8 vs 84.8). The biggest improvements: 19 g lighter. Trade-offs to know: launched $50 more expensive.

What is the biggest difference between the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A57 5G?

19 g lighter: 198 g on the Galaxy A56 vs 179 g on the Galaxy A57 5G.

Does the Galaxy A57 5G have a bigger battery than the Galaxy A56?

No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).

Who should upgrade to the Galaxy A57 5G?

Upgrade if: Your Galaxy A56 is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.