Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI side by side: Samsung Exynos 1680 (3nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm), 50MP vs 48MP camera, 5500mAh…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VI

$1,299

3categories won

7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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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 Sony Xperia 1 VI, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VI 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 Xperia 1 VI 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.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI takes photography with 48MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A57 5G

Galaxy A57 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $479 vs $1299.

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 Xperia 1 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Screen size	6.67"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2400Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	395 ppi	396 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nitsWinner	1500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1680 (3nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	1,680,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	6890
Maximum RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	1x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps	4K at 120fps HDR across all three rear lenses

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Capacity	5,500 mAhWinner	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	45 WWinner	30 W
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Weight	189 g	192 g
Thickness	7.5 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back	Ribbed aluminum tactical frame, micro-textured Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 tactile back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VI
Operating system	Android 15	Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15 / 16)
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VI
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)
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$479Winner	$1,299