The Galaxy A57 feels more premium, runs a faster chip and adds a better ultrawide camera. But Samsung has made the cheaper Galaxy A37 harder to dismiss: it shares the same headline 50MP stabilized main camera, 6.7-inch 120Hz display size, 5,000mAh battery and 45W charging. After watching the supplied early hands-on comparison, the buying question is clear: how much should you pay for a thinner frame and more performance?
Buy the Galaxy A37 if you mainly browse, message, watch video and take everyday photos. Buy the Galaxy A57 if you value a lighter, thinner premium-feeling body, better ultrawide photography, faster gaming and a more advanced display. Neither phone should be purchased without checking the price of a discounted Galaxy S-series FE model.
The reviewer says the A37 uses a plastic frame while the A57 has an aluminum frame. Both have glass front and back and an IP68 rating. The A57 is substantially thinner and lighter than its predecessor, with smaller display bezels. The A37 looks and feels much closer to last year's A36.
Both screens are 6.7-inch Full HD+ panels at 120Hz. The reviewer quotes the same brightness figures, but identifies the A57's Super AMOLED Plus panel as a thinner, potentially more power-efficient design. That makes the A57's display upgrade real, though probably not transformational for ordinary viewing.
Both phones use a 50MP main camera with optical stabilization and a 12MP selfie camera, according to the video. The A57 has a 12MP ultrawide versus 8MP on the A37. Both have a 5MP macro camera, which the reviewer argues is of limited practical value.
The reviewer also describes quicker shot-to-shot capture, improved portrait segmentation and smoother camera transitions on the A57. Those are potentially useful improvements, but this is an early hands-on presentation, not a long-term controlled camera comparison. A37 buyers should not assume a dramatically worse main camera simply because the A57 costs more.
The video identifies Exynos 1480 for the A37 and Exynos 1680 for the A57. Both receive faster LPDDR5X memory, while the A57 has a larger cooling chamber and higher RAM options. The A57 is the more sensible choice for frequent gaming and heavier multitasking. For messaging, streaming and basic photography, the A37 should be sufficient for many users.
Both launch with Android 16 and One UI 8.5 in the video, with six generations of operating-system updates and six years of security support described for consumers. The reviewer highlights Circle to Search follow-up questions, transcription and AI assistant options, while noting that neither device has every Galaxy S-series AI feature. The A57 adds Best Face and Auto Trim in the presentation. Availability can depend on region and software version.
Both use 5,000mAh batteries and support 45W wired charging. Neither offers wireless charging in the review. The reviewer expects the A57's more efficient chip to help endurance, but he does not present a completed standardized battery test. Do not treat an expectation as a measured battery-life advantage.
The reviewer quotes a UK starting price of £399 for the A37 with 128GB, and £459 for its 256GB version. He also says the A57 costs more than its predecessor and that the top 512GB/12GB configuration approaches £700. These are review-period UK figures, not current verified offers.
The biggest warning comes from the reviewer's observation that the Galaxy S25 FE briefly appeared at a price close to the A57. A discounted FE may offer a faster chip, a real telephoto lens and wireless charging. The video itself notes that the price subsequently rose, so the point is to compare live local prices rather than assume a permanent bargain.
Galaxy A37: the rational value choice when the price gap is meaningful and you do not need heavier gaming or better ultrawide photos.
Galaxy A57: worthwhile when the premium is modest and you appreciate its metal frame, thinner body, more powerful chipset and camera extras.
Discounted Galaxy S FE: worth investigating when it costs close to the A57, provided warranty and storage are comparable.
The A57 is clearly the better-equipped phone, but the A37 may be the smarter purchase. Sharing the main camera, battery capacity, charging speed and long software-support promise leaves Samsung's more expensive model relying on refinement rather than a dramatic upgrade. Our recommendation: start with the A37 price, then pay for the A57 only if you will use its specific advantages.
Methodology: Based on the supplied early hands-on video transcript. Belliste did not independently test either device. Specifications, pricing and software features should be verified for the local retail variant.
It is worthwhile if you value its thinner metal frame, stronger chip and improved ultrawide. Otherwise A37 may be better value.
The video reports a 50MP optically stabilized main camera on both phones.
The A57 uses the stronger Exynos 1680 and has improved cooling according to the video.
Yes, the video lists 12MP on A57 versus 8MP on A37.
Both are listed with 5000mAh batteries and 45W wired charging. The reviewer did not present a controlled endurance test.
The video describes six generations of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates for consumers.
The reviewer says neither offers wireless charging.
Compare current local prices. The reviewer argues a similarly priced S25 FE may offer a stronger chip, telephoto camera and wireless charging.
