This smartphone deal arrives alongside high-end Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 pre-order launches, offering shoppers a budget-friendly alternative with premium hardware and long-term software support.
Samsung’s latest hardware rollout places its most expensive devices front and center, but shoppers looking for a capable daily driver without a four-figure price tag now have a more economical route. While the company’s flagship foldables dominate attention, the mid-tier market just saw a significant price adjustment.
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Hits Record-Low Price at Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone has dropped to a new all-time low of $425 shipped at Amazon. Regularly listed at $550, the base model is seeing a reduction of roughly 25%, shaving $125 off the standard retail cost. Amazon is offering the base model Samsung Galaxy A57 phone down at $424.99 shipped. This beats the previous Prime Day promotional price of $450 recorded the month prior. It is currently up at full price on the official Samsung site, but it is $125 off the list at Amazon. It is certainly no Galaxy S26, nor is it one of the just-launched 2026 foldables, but for those looking towards a perfectly capable, albeit casual, device that won’t break the bank to head back to school with, or just as a simple refresh, the A57 is a sort of top-end casual device from Samsung that can certainly get the job done.
This pricing stands in sharp contrast to the brand’s newly debuted flagship hardware. While buyers eyeing the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 can secure sizable pre-order discounts up to $1,230 off with an instant trade-in credit, FREE $200 Samsung credit, and more, those phones require a much steeper initial investment even with discounts applied. If you are considering one of the new foldables, you might want to do it while the best pre-order discounts are still live, as it would not be uncommon for some of the offers to start to disappear as we draw closer to deliver day. Furthermore, when adding either of the new watches to the same cart with your Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Fold 8 Ultra pre-order you can land a giant discount on the watch itself—$268 off the Galaxy Watch 9 and as much as $300 off the new Ultra 2.
Hardware Specifications and Upgraded Internal Components
Beneath its slim metal frame and slimmer bezels for a more immersive viewing experience, the Galaxy A57 packs an Exynos 1680 chip, a 4nm processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, with up to 256GB of storage available to give you plenty of room for content. Thermal management receives an upgrade via a larger vapor chamber this time around which should keep things cool during intense gaming sessions. It is powered by a fast processor with 5G connectivity, so the phone easily handles streaming, gaming, video calls and more.
The exterior features a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass Victus+, along with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Powering the device is a large 5,000mAh battery that keeps you powered throughout the day, while 45-watt Super Fast Charging helps you get back up and running quickly when it’s time to recharge. The outer body carries an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, and the phone also features a vibrant Super AMOLED Plus display.
Camera Systems and Long-Term Software Support
For photography, the device utilizes a versatile triple-camera array on the rear panel. This setup captures everything from detailed landscapes to brighter low-light videos, and includes a 50MP main camera, a 50MP macro camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera, aided by Samsung’s Nightography technology for improved low-light video capture. A 12MP front camera handles selfies.
Software longevity is a core focus for this generation. The phone ships with Android 16 and One UI 8.5, and Samsung guarantees six generations of Android OS updates along with six years of security patches. The built-in Gemini AI features help answer questions, create content and complete tasks across apps, rounding out a device positioned as a top-tier casual option.
Alternative Devices to Consider
If you’re a member of the Google ecosystem, you might want to consider a Google Pixel 10 instead. It also has a long-lasting battery, so you don’t have to worry about the phone dying by midday. It also packs practical AI features, such as Magic Cue and Voice Translate, and you can grab this unlocked Pixel phone for $799 at Amazon. Aashna Gheewalla is an Associate Writer at CNET who previously worked as a Deals Writer at Wirecutter and a Health Advocacy Writer at GoodRx.
