Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 earlier this week. However, the two phones will only become available on April 9, which is Thursday next week. You can pre-order an A57 (8/128GB) for $550 or an A37 (6/128GB) for $450. But while we wait, let’s have a look at what else is available.
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
You can pick up last year’s model, the Galaxy A56, for $165 less than the A57. You will lose out on the new, slimmer build (the A56 is 7.4mm, 198g vs. 6.9mm, 179g for the A57), the new chipset (Exynos 1580 vs. 1680) and the upgraded water resistance rating (the new model is rated IP68). Other than that, there isn’t much difference, but the A56 may not be your best bet, anyway.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE should probably be your go-to – the 8/128GB model costs less than $50 more than the starting price of the A57. With the FE, you will get an LTPO display (1-120Hz) with the same 6.7” diagonal and 1080p+ resolution. It also has a flagship-class chipset, the Exynos 2400, and a dedicated telephoto camera (8MP 3x/75mm).
Plus, wireless charging for the 4,900mAh battery on top of the 45W wired charging (vs. 5,000mAh battery and 45W wired-only charging for the A57). The Galaxy A57 and S25 FE are in different categories and the comparison is not in favor of the A-phone.
When it rains, it pours. The OnePlus 15R had been holding steady for weeks now, but its price just dropped by $50. That’s not much, but it means that the 12/256GB model is $650. The 15R has a 6.83” 1272p+ 165Hz display – it’s not an LTPO panel, but it does have Dolby Vision. Unlike last year’s 13R, this one doesn’t have a telephoto lens, but it does have a massive 7,400mAh battery with 80W charging. And a more recent flagship-class chipset to boot, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
The flagship OnePlus 15 is also on sale, despite weeks of no price movement until now. This one has a 6.78” 1272p+ LTPO display (1-165Hz) and the top Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. It has a telephoto camera too, a 50MP 3.5x/80mm unit. The battery is 7,300mAh with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.
The Google Pixel 10 also encroaches on Galaxy A57 territory. It’s a smaller phone with a 6.3” display (1080p+, 120Hz), but its battery is the same size (4,970mAh) and offers both 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. We haven’t tested the Exynos 1680 yet, but the Tensor G5 should have a performance lead. And this phone has a 10.8MP 5x/112mm periscope, beating even the S25 FE in terms of focal length (the A57 has no tele camera, of course).
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is pricier, but it offers a more premium experience with a sharper 6.3” LTPO display (1280p+, 120Hz). Crucially, the Pro has a more capable 48MP 5x/113mm periscope, a 48MP ultra-wide (vs. 12MP on the A57 and the S25 FE) and a 42MP selfie camera (vs. 12MP).
As a cheaper 6.3” option, there is the Pixel 9a from last year. It has the older Tensor G4 chipset, which is also used for the 10a. The phone has both wired (23W) and wireless (7.5W) charging for its 5,100mAh battery. There’s a 48MP main, a 13MP ultra-wide and a 13MP selfie camera on board.
The three Pixels above are all smaller than the Galaxy A57. For a larger model, there’s always the Pixel 10 Pro XL with a 6.8” display (1344p+, 120Hz LTPO) and a 5,200mAh battery (45W wired, 25W wireless). It has the same camera setup as the 10 Pro. The Pro models are flagships, however, and are priced as such, so they are not direct competitors to the Galaxy A57.
It’s not just the A57 that finds itself in an awkward spot – the new Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is also competing against an older, more premium model. Right now, the phone starts at $500. Its 6.83” 1260p+ 144Hz display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and 5,080mAh battery (50W wired-only charging) make it an interesting alternative to the Galaxy A57. The (4a) Pro is equipped with a 50MP 3.5x/80mm telephoto module, which helps it stand out against even the S25 FE.
But that’s not what we meant – the Nothing Phone (3) from last year is down to $600 for a 12/256GB model. A 12/256GB (4a) Pro also costs $600. Like we said, awkward. The old flagship boasts a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. It has a smaller 6.67” 1260p+ 120Hz display and a 5,150mAh battery with 65W wired and 15W wireless charging. The 50MP main camera has a large 1/1.3” sensor and it is joined by a 50MP 3x telephoto and a 50MP ultra-wide camera.
Okay, let’s put the A57 aside and round off the other offers from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 is down to $800 for a 16/512GB model. The flip foldable has a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 50MP main + 50MP ultra-wide dual camera and a 4,700mAh battery with 68W/30W charging. The Razr Fold is still MIA, by the way.
Finally, Amazon has refurbished iPhone 13 and 14 (from 2021 and 2022) in the “renewed premium” category. These are from before the switch to USB-C and they still have notches. Both are powered by the A15 chipset, which is pretty zippy even by today’s standards. And they have MagSafe support, in case you don’t want to bother with Lightning cables. They are old, but Apple’s great software support makes them viable even in 2026 and they only cost around $300.
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