Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy A57
Too close to call. The critic scores are 2 points apart, well inside the usual difference between two critics. Pick on features, not score.
Critics score the Samsung Galaxy A56 80 (general agreement) and the Samsung Galaxy A57 78 (clear consensus) out of 100, from 4 and 4 professional reviews. 4 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Samsung Galaxy A56 higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Samsung Galaxy A56 3 points ahead.
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4 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy A56, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and build quality.
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4 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy A57, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and design. Most common complaint: price.
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Where every review landed
Each mark is one professional review, converted to 0–100Which one is for you?
Pick the Samsung Galaxy A56 if
- you care most about battery and updates
- build quality matters most: 2 of 4 critics praise it, against 1 of 4 for the Samsung Galaxy A57
- battery life matters most: 3 of 4 critics praise it, against 2 of 4 for the Samsung Galaxy A57
- price worries you: 3 of 4 critics fault the Samsung Galaxy A57 on it, against 1 of 4 for this one
The catch: Gaming performance is weak, and rivals are faster.
Pick the Samsung Galaxy A57 if
- you care most about light build and updates
The catch: Cameras are dated, and the price rose with few gains.
In our words, from what the critics praise and complain about. It never changes a score.
What critics praise and fault
How many of each product's reviews mention the topic| Topic | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 3 of 4 praise | 2 of 4 praise |
| Design | 2 of 4 praise | 2 of 4 praise |
| Price | 1 of 4 fault | 3 of 4 fault |
| Build quality | 2 of 4 praise | 1 of 4 praise |
Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Galaxy A56 | Galaxy A57 | Who scored higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechRadar | 90 | 80 | Galaxy A56 +10 |
| Expert Reviews | 80 | 80 | Same |
| Tech Advisor | 70 | 70 | Same |
| Tom's Guide | 80 | 80 | Same |
Scores converted to 0–100. Tiles with a dashed border are estimated from the verdict. Tap a score to read that review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
It's too close to call on critic score: Samsung Galaxy A56 80 (general agreement), Samsung Galaxy A57 78 (clear consensus). 4 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Samsung Galaxy A56 higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Samsung Galaxy A56 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Samsung Galaxy A56: general agreement, scores from 70 to 90. The Samsung Galaxy A57: clear consensus, scores from 70 to 80.