Samsung’s Galaxy A series has long been the proving ground for bringing flagship-inspired features to a more accessible price point, and the new Galaxy A57 5G continues that mission with a strong focus on AI-driven usability.

Positioned as the most advanced device in the A lineup yet, it combines upgraded performance, enhanced camera capabilities, and Samsung’s expanding “Awesome Intelligence” ecosystem into a sleek, everyday smartphone.

But beyond the headline features, real-world performance is what matters most.

We tasked Lee with putting the Galaxy A57 5G through its paces to determine whether it delivers genuine value for Australian buyers – and whether it can stand out in an increasingly crowded mid-range 5G market.

The Samsung A57 5G comes with six years of Android OS and security updates. That’s up to six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades, along with up to six years of security updates.

The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is offered in Awesome Navy and Awesome Lilac and available from $749 and $849 for 128GB and 256GB respectively.

DRN would like to thank Samsung for providing the review unit.