Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
28.9Performance86.1
65.7Display61.6
42.6Camera50.2
52.5Battery67.5
57.3Features94.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A57 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 46.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+57) and features (+37). Samsung Galaxy A57 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 62
- 29% lower thickness: 6.9 mm vs 9.7 mm
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 11% lower weight: 179 g vs 201 g
- Lower launch price: $550 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 57
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 7.6 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED+ | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | — | 2448x1848 |
| Pixel density | — | 404 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1680 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,947,517 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,528Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,619Top 4% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 53 %Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+4% | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 13.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+11% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm+29% | 9.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 7 years+17% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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