Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A57

Samsung Galaxy A57 comes out ahead overall, scoring 67.5% to 32.5% across the categories compared — particularly battery capacity (5000 mAh vs 3692 mAh).

Apple iPhone 17 scored 32.5%, Samsung Galaxy A57 scored 67.5%.

Apple iPhone 17 is priced around $659, Samsung Galaxy A57 around $490.

How Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy A57 Rank

Apple iPhone 17

Apple A19 ranks in the top 11% of 37 chipsets we track.

Super Retina XDR display ranks in the top 38% of 16 display types we track.

Glass/Aluminum build ranks in the top 40% of 5 build materials we track.

Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 25% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.

4K@24/25/30/60fps front camera video ranks in the top 43% of 7 front-video specs we track.

4K@24/25/30/60fps main camera video ranks in the top 13% of 16 video-recording specs we track.

Samsung Galaxy A57

Exynos 1680 ranks in the top 79% of 37 chipsets we track.

Super AMOLED+ display ranks in the top 82% of 16 display types we track.

Glass/Aluminum build ranks in the top 40% of 5 build materials we track.

Wi-Fi 6E ranks in the top 50% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.

4K@30fps front camera video ranks in the top 72% of 7 front-video specs we track.

4K@30fps main camera video ranks in the top 88% of 16 video-recording specs we track.

Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A57: Display

Spec Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A57
Display size 6.3 in 6.7 in
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Brightness 1000 nits 1200 nits
Display type Super Retina XDR Super AMOLED+
Resolution 1206 x 2622 1080 x 2340

Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A57: Camera

Spec Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A57
Main camera resolution 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide camera resolution 48 MP 12 MP
Front camera resolution 18 MP 12 MP
Main aperture 1.6 f 1.8 f
Front aperture 1.9 f 2.2 f
Ultrawide aperture 2.2 f 2.2 f
Optical image stabilization Yes Yes
Main video 4K@24/25/30/60fps 4K@30fps
Front video 4K@24/25/30/60fps 4K@30fps
Camera features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR

Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A57: Battery

Spec Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A57
Battery capacity 3692 mAh 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25 W 45 W
Wireless charging 25 W 15 W
Charging port USB-C USB-C

Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A57: Performance

Spec Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A57
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Storage 256 GB 128 GB
Chipset Apple A19 Exynos 1680
Storage options 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 256GB, 512GB

Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A57: Network & Connectivity

Spec Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A57
5G (sub-6) Yes Yes
5G (mmWave) No No
5G capable Yes Yes
NFC Yes Yes
Bluetooth version 6 6
Wi-Fi generation 7 6
SIM type Nano-SIM/eSIM Nano-SIM/eSIM

Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A57: Build & Design

Spec Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A57
Weight 177 g 179 g
Thickness 8 mm 6.9 mm
Build material Glass/Aluminum Glass/Aluminum
IP rating IP68 IP68
Available colors Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender Navy, Gray, Icyblue, Lilac

Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A57: OS & Software

Spec Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A57
Operating system iOS 26 One UI 8.5
OS version 16
Update policy Not Specified 6 Updates

Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A57: Audio

Spec Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A57
Dolby Atmos No No
Stereo speakers Yes Yes
Headphone jack No No

Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A57: Extras & Features

Spec Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A57
Desktop mode No No
Stylus support No No
Satellite connectivity No No
Wireless reverse charging Yes No

Where each phone wins

Apple iPhone 17

  • Wireless charging: 25 W (vs 15 W)
  • Ultrawide camera resolution: 48 MP (vs 12 MP)
  • Front camera resolution: 18 MP (vs 12 MP)
  • Main aperture: 1.6 f (vs 1.8 f)
  • Front aperture: 1.9 f (vs 2.2 f)
  • Storage: 256 GB (vs 128 GB)
  • Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6 )
  • Weight: 177 g (vs 179 g)
  • Wireless reverse charging: 1 yesno (vs 0 yesno)

Samsung Galaxy A57

  • Battery capacity: 5000 mAh (vs 3692 mAh)
  • Wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W)
  • Main camera resolution: 50 MP (vs 48 MP)
  • Display size: 6.7 in (vs 6.3 in)
  • Brightness: 1200 nits (vs 1000 nits)
  • Thickness: 6.9 mm (vs 8 mm)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better battery capacity, the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Samsung Galaxy A57 has the better battery capacity at 5000 mAh, versus 3692 mAh on the Apple iPhone 17.

Which has the better main camera resolution, the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Samsung Galaxy A57 has the better main camera resolution at 50 MP, versus 48 MP on the Apple iPhone 17.

Which has the better storage, the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Apple iPhone 17 has the better storage at 256 GB, versus 128 GB on the Samsung Galaxy A57.

Which has the better display size, the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Samsung Galaxy A57 has the better display size at 6.7 in, versus 6.3 in on the Apple iPhone 17.