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Device summary
Motorola
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Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $550 | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.8 mm × 161.5 mm × 6.9 mm | 76.4 mm × 162.1 mm × 7.0 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 186 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Extreme AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Resolution | — | 2780 × 1264 |
| Peak brightness | — | 6200 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1680 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 50 MP |
| Periscope camera | — | Periscope telephoto · 50 MP · 3x optical zoom · OIS |
| Macro camera | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging 2.0 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging | — | 10 W |
| Battery type | — | Silicon-carbon |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4905 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C 3.2 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69; MIL-STD-810H |
| Frame | — | Aircraft-grade aluminum |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $550 | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.8 mm × 161.5 mm × 6.9 mm | 76.4 mm × 162.1 mm × 7.0 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 186 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Extreme AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Resolution | — | 2780 × 1264 |
| Peak brightness | — | 6200 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1680 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 50 MP |
| Periscope camera | — | Periscope telephoto · 50 MP · 3x optical zoom · OIS |
| Macro camera | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging 2.0 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging | — | 10 W |
| Battery type | — | Silicon-carbon |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4905 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C 3.2 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69; MIL-STD-810H |
| Frame | — | Aircraft-grade aluminum |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy A57
7 g lighter · minor difference
Height
signature
0.6 mm taller · minor difference
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Galaxy A57 vs signature Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy A57
Strengths
- Slimmest, lightest 2026 A-series ergonomics with IP68 sealing
- Stereo Super AMOLED+ experience with Exynos 1680 snappiness
- 45W charging and six-year updates on the recommended midrange pick
Compromises
- Higher MSRP with plastic, fingerprint-prone materials versus aluminum A56 feel
- USB 2.0 and no wireless charging at this price tier
- Cameras and battery solid but not clearly class-leading in early discourse
signature
Strengths
- Best Motorola 2026 imaging — telephoto and low-light flagship tier
- Premium materials and 186 g light ultra-premium carry
- 6.99 mm slim profile with flagship camera stack
Compromises
- Software update tenure trails Samsung and Google ultra-premium
- Imaging not universally superior to Galaxy Ultra and iPhone Pro
- Ultra-premium price with Motorola ecosystem depth gaps