Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Drops to Record-Low $425, Cutting $125 Off List Price

Q: With six years of updates, IP68 protection, and a 120Hz AMOLED screen, does the Galaxy A57 offer the best long-term value under $450?

Yes—at its current $425 sale price, the Galaxy A57 is one of the strongest long-term values under $450, though not the outright best for every buyer. Its case is strongest on durability and longevity. Few phones in this range combine an IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus+, a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, 5,000mAh battery, 45W charging, and Samsung’s promise of six Android upgrades plus six years of security patches. That software commitment is unusually strong in the midrange market and matters more for long-term value than headline specs alone. The trade-off is performance and cameras. Reviews broadly describe the A57 as smooth for everyday use, streaming, social media, and video calls, but slower than some rivals under heavy loads, with occasional throttling in demanding gaming. Its camera system is solid rather than class-leading: the 50MP main camera is capable, especially with OIS and Samsung’s Nightography tools, but there is no telephoto lens, no wireless charging, and the 5MP macro camera adds limited value. So if “best long-term value” means a phone that should age well, stay secure, and feel premium for years, the A57 is arguably the best buy under $450 right now. If your priority is the best camera processing, faster updates on day one, or stronger AI features, the Google Pixel 10a—if found near $499 rather than the much pricier Pixel 10—remains a serious alternative. At $425, though, Samsung’s package is hard to beat.

1 articles · Updated · CNET · Aug 5

$425 buys the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G in a limited-time offer open to all shoppers, matching the phone's lowest recorded price from its usual $550.
The $125 discount lands a midrange handset with premium touches including an IP68 rating, Super AMOLED Plus display, triple-camera system and 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
Samsung also bundles longer-term value with 6 Android OS generations, 6 years of security updates, built-in Gemini AI features and up to 256GB of storage.
For buyers weighing alternatives, the Google Pixel 10 remains a pricier option at $729, aimed at users who prioritize Google's ecosystem and a 5x telephoto camera.