Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Samsung Exynos 1680 (3nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5500mAh vs…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

9categories won

5 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy A57 5G takes the lead, while the Xperia 1 VII is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A57 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy A57 5G

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

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A57 5G

Galaxy A57 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $479 vs $1399.

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 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.67"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	395 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1680 (3nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	—	2,950,000
Geekbench multi	—	10100
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	1x	3.5xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	—	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	5,500 mAhWinner	5,200 mAh
Wired charging	45 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	189 g	192 g
Thickness	7.5 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 15	Android 16
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy A57 5G	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$479Winner	$1,399