Samsung has done a stellar job with the design and ergonomics. The A57 scores with its elegant form factor. Samsung has kept the heft under 180 gm, the device is just 6.9 mm thin and comfortable to hold during those texting marathons. The device has an IP68 rating for ingress protection. The device comes in a range of chic colours including an ‘Awesome Lilac’. Samsung keeps things slim despite a dependable 5000 mAh battery under the hood. It’s certainly not the most robust battery in the segment but should work for most average users who don’t lean on their phone for heavy duty gaming. There’s no charging brick in the box, the device supports up to 45W fast charging. The A57 does not support wireless charging, a feature that’s increasingly becoming a standard feature at this price.

The A57 is powered by an Exynos 1680 processor that keeps things quite zippy. Samsung offers this device in a choice of 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB storage options. If you’re an intense gamer, you might need to look beyond this device in this segment. The A57 is an all-round device and not just pitched as a performance powerhouse. The device handled our benchmark tests and app switching with ease. The new chipset impacts rear camera performance too. It’s the same hardware (50MP + 12MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro lens) but software tweaks and the Exynos 1680 chipset deliver better quality images and videos. The camera is backed by a host of AI edit tools.