Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A57 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1680, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $350 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,359,649); the Samsung Galaxy A57 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A57
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A57 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1299
- Better portability (80/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1359649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1382
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4477
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A57 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A57 — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1359649 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1382 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4477 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.8×6.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A57
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A57 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A57 by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $949. Samsung Galaxy A57 was $949 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (96/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (86/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (61/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A57 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A57 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A57 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A57 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.