Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

Compare Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus side by side: Samsung Exynos 1680 (3nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm), 50MP vs…

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Galaxy S23 Plus

$999

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S23 Plus leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy A57 5G. Choose the Galaxy A57 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S23 Plus if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy A57 5G

Galaxy A57 5G wins on endurance with 5,500 mAh and 45W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy A57 5G

Galaxy A57 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Samsung Exynos 1680 (3nm) and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A57 5G

Galaxy A57 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $479 vs $999.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy A57 5G vs Galaxy S23 Plus: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Screen size	6.67"	6.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2400Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	395 ppi	390 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nitsWinner	1750 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1680 (3nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	3,200,000	3,200,000
Geekbench multi	10800	10800
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	1x	3xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps	8K at 30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Capacity	5,500 mAhWinner	4,700 mAh
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Weight	189 gWinner	196 g
Thickness	7.5 mm	7.6 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Operating system	Android 15	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$479Winner	$999