Galaxy A57 5G Full Specs, Battery & Review
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A57 5G in Nepal — its most premium “Galaxy A” phone for 2026, and the phone every A57 buyer will inevitably compare to the cheaper A37 launched alongside it. The headline change isn’t the camera or battery — it’s how dramatically slimmer and lighter this generation has become. Here’s the full breakdown, including the official Nepal price.
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Price in Nepal
| Variant | Price in Nepal |
|---|---|
| 8GB RAM / 256GB Storage | Rs. 84,999 |
| 12GB RAM / 256GB Storage | Rs. 89,999 |
Samsung Nepal has periodically offered an “Upgrade to Galaxy” promotional discount of Rs. 5,000 on both variants — confirm current active pricing with an authorised retailer. Available in Lilac, Icy Blue, and Navy. This is roughly 30% higher than the Galaxy A56’s launch price last year.
Full Specifications
| Display | 6.7″ Super AMOLED+, FHD+, 120Hz adaptive, HDR10+, up to 1900 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Chipset | Exynos 1680 (Xclipse 550 GPU) |
| RAM / Storage | 8/256GB or 12/256GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP f/1.8 main + 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide (123°) + 5MP f/2.4 macro, 4K@30fps video |
| Front Camera | 12MP f/2.2, 4K@30fps video |
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W wired charging |
| Build | 161.5 × 76.8 × 6.9mm, 179g, Gorilla Glass Victus+ (front & back), aluminium frame, IP68 rated |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, under-display optical fingerprint |
| Software | Android 16, One UI 8.5, 6 years of OS + security updates |
Design: The Biggest Change This Generation
The most immediately noticeable upgrade over last year’s Galaxy A56 isn’t a new feature — it’s how the phone feels in your hand. Samsung has trimmed the thickness from 7.4mm down to 6.9mm and shaved the weight from 198g to 179g. On a spec sheet, those numbers look minor. In practice, reviewers consistently note it’s an immediately noticeable difference the moment you pick up both phones side by side.
Performance: A Real Gaming Upgrade
The move from the A56’s Exynos 1580 to the Exynos 1680, paired with an upgraded Xclipse 550 GPU, is a genuine, noticeable improvement specifically for gaming — an area where the A56 sometimes struggled to hold consistent frame rates. Samsung has also paired this with a larger vapor chamber for better sustained performance during longer sessions, rather than the chip throttling as it heats up.
Camera and Battery: Familiar, Not Reinvented
The camera system carries over largely unchanged from the A56 — a capable 50MP main sensor without a dedicated telephoto lens, meaning any “zoom” shots come from digital cropping rather than genuine optical magnification. Battery capacity also stays at 5000mAh. It’s worth noting some Chinese rivals at similar prices now ship considerably larger 6,000-6,500mAh cells, so anyone prioritising maximum battery life specifically should weigh that against Samsung’s software and build-quality advantages.
Should You Buy It?
Buy it for:
- A genuinely noticeable slimmer, lighter design over the A56
- A real gaming performance upgrade from the new Exynos 1680 and improved GPU
- Six years of software support and Samsung’s wide Nepal service network
Think twice if:
- Maximum battery capacity is your top priority — some rivals offer notably larger cells
- You want a dedicated telephoto/zoom camera — it isn’t included
- You’re comparing directly against the A37 purely on display quality — they’re identical, and the A37 costs meaningfully less
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official price of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G in Nepal?
Rs. 84,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant and Rs. 89,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant, with occasional promotional discounts of Rs. 5,000 offered by Samsung Nepal.
What’s actually different between the Galaxy A57 and the cheaper A37?
They share an identical display panel. The A57 pulls ahead with a stronger Exynos 1680 chipset (vs the A37’s Exynos 1480), a slimmer aluminium build, and a higher IP68 rating context, but at a real price premium.
Does the Galaxy A57 5G support wireless charging?
No — it relies on 45W wired charging only, with no wireless charging support.
Is the Galaxy A57 5G a big upgrade over the A56?
The most noticeable change is the slimmer, lighter design and the upgraded chipset for better gaming performance. The camera system and battery capacity remain largely the same as the A56.
Does the Galaxy A57 5G have a telephoto camera?
No — it relies on digital cropping from the 50MP main sensor rather than a dedicated optical zoom lens.
Considering the cheaper alternative in the same lineup? See the Galaxy A37 5G price in Nepal →
Be the first to share your thoughts!
No comments yet. Your thoughts matter.