Samsung Galaxy A57 5G VS Apple iPhone 16

Full side-by-side hardware evaluation, live merchant offers, and value-for-money verdict.

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

₹54,499 on Croma

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Apple

Apple iPhone 16

₹59,900 on Flipkart

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Key Winner Highlights

Price Advantage Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

Cheaper by ₹5,401 across tracked stores.

Side-by-Side Specifications Matrix

Feature / Specification	Samsung Galaxy A57 5G	Apple iPhone 16
Pricing & Key Identifiers
Verified Lowest Price Differs	₹54,499 Save ₹5,401	₹59,900
Brand Differs	Samsung	Apple
📱 Display & Screen
Display Size Differs	17.02 cm (6.7 inch)	15.49 cm (6.1 inch)
Resolution Differs	1080 x 2340 pixles	2556 x 1179 Pixels
Display Technology Differs	Super AMOLED Plus	All Screen OLED Display
Refresh Rate & Features Differs	17.11 Centimeters (6.7"Inch) Super AMOLED Plus Display with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, FHD+ Resolution with 1080 x 2340 Pixels , 382 PPI with 16M Colors and 120Hz Refresh Rate	Dynamic Island, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1 (Typical), 1,000 nits Max Brightness (Typical), 1,600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor), 1 nits Minimum Brightness, Fingerprint Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously
🚀 Performance & Storage
Processor / Chipset Differs	Exynos 1680	A18 Chip, 6 Core Processor
CPU Cores Differs	Octa Core	Hexa Core
Internal Storage Identical	256 GB	256 GB
Operating System Differs	Android 16	iOS 18
📸 Camera System
Rear Camera Setup Differs	50MP + 12MP	48MP + 12MP
Rear Camera Features Differs	Single Take, Fun, Slow Motion, Dual Recording, Portrait, Pro Video, Hyperlapse, Panorama, Photo, Macro, Bixby Vision, Pro, Video, Night, Food	Dual Camera Setup: 48MP Fusion Camera (Focal Length: 26mm, f/1.6 Aperture, Sensor Shift Optical Image Stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels, Support for Super-High-Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP)) + 12MP Ultra Wide Camera (Focal Length: 13mm, f/2.4 Aperture, FOV: 120 Degree, 100% Focus Pixels), 2x Optical Zoom-in, 2x Optical Zoom Out, 4x Optical Zoom Range, Camera Control, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Camera Features: Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next Generation Portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Upto 63MP), Latest Generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, Macro Photography, Wide Color Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Lens Correction (Ultra Wide), Advanced Red Eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilization, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: HEIF and JPEG
Front / Selfie Camera Identical	12MP Front Camera	12MP Front Camera
Front Camera Features Differs	Fixed Focus	12MP TrueDepth Camera Setup: (f/1.9 Aperture), Camera Feature: Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next Generation Portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Animoji and Memoji, Night Mode, Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Lens Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, 4K Dolby Video Recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p Dolby Vision Video Recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, Cinematic Mode Upto 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Slo Mo Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps, Timelapse Video With Stabilization, Night Mode Timelapse, QuickTake Video Upto 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Cinematic Video Stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p), Spatial Audio and Stereo Recording
Video Recording Differs	@30fps \| UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)	Front Camera: 4K (at 24 fps/ 25 fps/ 30 fps/ 60 fps), 1080P (at 120 fps/60 fps/30 fps/ 25 fps) \| Rear Camera: 4K (at 24 fps/ 25 fps/ 30 fps/ 60 fps), 1080P (at 240p /120 fps/60 fps/30 fps/ 25 fps), 720P (at 30 fps)
Camera Flash Differs	LED Flash	Rear: True Tone Flash \| Front: Retina Flash
Optical Zoom Identical	Yes	Yes
🔋 Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity Differs	5000 mAh	Built-in (All-Day Battery Life)
📡 Connectivity & Networks
Network & 5G Support Differs	2G, 5G, 4G VOLTE, 4G, 3G	2G, 4G, 3G, 5G, 4G VOLTE
SIM Slots Differs	Dual Sim	Dual Sim(Nano + eSIM)
Wi-Fi Identical	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Differs	v6	v5.3
NFC Identical	Yes	Yes
GPS Identical	Yes	Yes
OTG Support Differs	Yes	No
🛠️ Build, Sensors & Details
Sensors Differs	Geomagnetic Sensor, Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Gyro Sensor, Light Sensor	Face ID, High Dynamic Range Gyro, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, High-G Accelerometer, Dual Ambient Light Sensors
Dimensions & Weight Differs	179 g	170 g
Colors Differs	Awesome Icyblue	White
Audio / Speakers Differs	USB Type C	Built-in Stereo Speaker
In The Box Differs	1 x Data Cable (Type C-to-C), 1 x SIM Ejection, Quick Start Guide, 1 x PIN, 1 x Handset	Documentation, USB C Charge Cable (1m), Handset