The Galaxy A56 was one of our favorite Samsung products of 2025. It was surprisingly snappy for its class, with smooth One UI performance and a far more responsive camera system than its predecessor.

Its sequel, the Galaxy A57, is now official. It brings a handful of meaningful upgrades, so let’s see how much better the 2026 model really is.

Instead of listing everything these two phones have and don't have in common, we'll make a quick summary of the key new and updated features A56 owners should be aware of. Without further ado:

On paper, the Galaxy A57 looks like a solid step up and should satisfy A-series fans hoping for solid, yearly incremental gains and upgrades.

That said, it’s not all good news. These upgrades, along with rising memory costs, have pushed the price higher. The Galaxy A56 launched at €479 in Europe and $499 in the US. Fast forward to 2026, and the Galaxy A57 added a premium of €50/$50 over the A56. The 2026 model starts at €529 and $549.

Trade-in offers, where available, could soften the blow and make upgrading worthwhile. And if you’re coming from an older Galaxy A5x model, the A57 should feel like a much bigger leap than last year’s upgrade.