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Reviewers rate the Samsung Galaxy A57 slightly higher: 75 against 73 for the Apple iPhone 17e.
Reviewers agree · 11 reviews
Suits buyers who want the cheapest new iPhone with MagSafe, fast performance and 256GB storage. The trade-offs are a 60Hz screen, a single rear camera, and a design close to the iPhone 16e. Reviewers generally say the iPhone 17 is the better phone for those…
Some disagreement · 8 reviews
Suits buyers who want a slim, premium-feeling Samsung with a bright large screen and long updates. The main trade-offs are weak gaming performance, average cameras and a higher price than the Galaxy A56.
| Measure | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 73 | 75 |
3 publications have scored both phones. 1 scored the Apple iPhone 17e higher.
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2026 | April 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $599 | $549 |
| Launch price (UK) | £599 | £529 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €729 | €549 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Display | 6.1″ | 6.7″ |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | No |
| Battery | 4,005 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 45 W |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Exynos 1680 |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Weight | 170 g | 179 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 6 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.