Samsung Galaxy A57 significantly discounted! The versatile mid-range model now costs less than 10 thousand

The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G went on sale in the Czech Republic on April 10, 2026, and the manufacturer then set the price at 12,999 CZK for the basic 8/128 GB variant. Now, just a few weeks after launch, you can find the Galaxy A57 5G on Heureka from 9,090 CZK, which is a discount of 3,909 CZK compared to the launch price. You can verify the current lowest offer across retailers directly in the Heureka catalog.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you’re looking for a solid mid-range phone with long software support and a quality display.
⚠️ Consider carefully if you want maximum performance for gaming – the Exynos 1680 is aimed more at everyday use than the most demanding titles.
💡 For 9,090 CZK, you get a Samsung with 6 years of major updates, IP68, and optical stabilization for the main camera – above-average features in this price class.

Why this discount is unusual

Samsung A-series phones tend to be quite stubborn in terms of price stability – after launch, they typically hold their price for several months, and the first significant discounts usually arrive with autumn promotions. The fact that the Galaxy A57 5G was discounted by 3,909 CZK just a few weeks after its introduction is therefore good news for interested buyers. A drop from 12,999 CZK to 9,090 CZK represents approximately a 30% discount and moves the phone into a category where it’s hard to compete – even the Galaxy A37 5G model starts at 10,499 CZK.

Key parameters: display, performance, camera

The display is one of the main selling points of the Galaxy A57 5G: a 6.7″ Super AMOLED+ with Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Samsung states a brightness of up to 1,900 nits and complements it with Vision Booster technology for better readability in direct sunlight. Gorilla Glass Victus+ provides protection, while IP68 certification ensures the phone survives a drop into a sink or a rain shower.

Performance is handled by the new octa-core Exynos 1680 processor, complemented by 8 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Samsung declares up to 15% faster graphics performance for this chip compared to the A56 5G and a larger vapor chamber for better heat dissipation. In practice, this means smooth system operation, no issues with common games, and a decent reserve for multitasking. However, it’s not for the most demanding AAA titles at the highest details – for that, there’s the Galaxy S25 and higher.

Camera setup: 50Mpx main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS), 12Mpx ultrawide lens, and a 5Mpx macro. On the front, there’s a 12Mpx selfie camera with Super HDR support. The main sensor has 1 µm pixels and an improved image processor for the Nightography feature, which handles night scenes. OIS on the main camera is still quite rare in this price class – competitors often replace it with only electronic stabilization.

6 + 6: long-term support as the main draw

From a purely practical perspective, the biggest benefit of the Galaxy A57 5G is the commitment to 6 major Android versions and 6 years of security updates. The phone launches with Android 16 and One UI 8.5 overlay, meaning it will receive its last system updates with Android 22, sometime in 2032. This is significantly beyond what competitors in the mid-range offer – the usual standard is around 4 years. For someone who doesn’t want to change their phone every two years, this might be a more important parameter than anything else.

The features include AI functions under the brand Awesome Intelligence: Object Eraser, Best Face for group photos (combining the best expressions from several shots), Edit Suggestions in real-time, and Circle to Search with simultaneous recognition of multiple objects. A bonus is integration with Google Gemini. While other Galaxy phones also have the same set of features, in the mid-range, it still represents a decent added value.

Practical aspects: design, battery, connectivity

Samsung significantly slimmed down the A57: a thickness of just 6.9 mm and a weight of 179 grams make it one of the thinnest A-series models ever. It’s truly noticeable in hand – compared to last year’s A56 (7.4 mm, 198 g), the difference is visible even at a glance. The back is glossy glass, equivalent to glazed ceramic, and available colors are Awesome Navy, Awesome Gray, Awesome Icyblue, and Awesome Lilac.

The battery has a capacity of 5,000 mAh, which, according to Samsung, should be sufficient for up to two days of typical use. Charging supports 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0 technology – the phone gets from 0 to 60% in 30 minutes. Wireless charging is absent here, which is not yet an exception in the mid-range, but it’s worth mentioning. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual SIM + eSIM. The microSD card slot is completely missing – if you need more than 128 GB, you’ll have to opt for the more expensive 256 GB variant.

Security is handled by an in-display fingerprint reader and the hardware security platform Knox Vault, which Samsung previously offered only in higher-end series. Quick Share for fast file transfer and Smart Switch for data migration from iPhone or Android are also available.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you are a demanding gamer or are upgrading from a higher-end model like the Galaxy S23 and expect flagship performance, the Galaxy A57 5G will disappoint you – the Exynos 1680 is a solid processor for everyday use, but it’s not enough for demanding games with high details. For gaming, a phone with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 or Dimensity 7400 makes more sense in a similar price range.

Second situation: if you need a quality telephoto lens with optical zoom, you’ll look elsewhere. The A57 does have an improved main sensor with OIS and a decent ultrawide, but a classic telephoto is missing – the 5Mpx sensor is macro, not telephoto. And the third reason: you are an enthusiast for memory cards. The Galaxy A57 does not have a microSD slot, so if you’re dealing with a large library of music or photos locally, you’ll have to make do with the built-in 128 GB or pay for a higher variant.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

For 9,090 CZK, the Galaxy A57 5G offers a combination that is usually split among multiple models in the mid-range: a quality AMOLED+ display with high brightness, OIS on the main camera, IP68 certification, hardware Knox Vault security, and six years of software support. For most users who want a reliable phone for 4–5 years without compromises in daily use, it’s a rational choice at this price. The discount of 3,909 CZK compared to the launch price of 12,999 CZK just a few weeks after sales began then moves the entire offer into a position where it makes sense to act quickly – a new Samsung only gets this low when there’s competition among retailers for the product.

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