I tested the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G for a month and I liked it, but I’m not sure you should buy one

The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is the most expensive phone in the Galaxy A series for 2026, and the A series has been the highest-selling Android lineup year after year. The Galaxy A5x phones sit squarely between Samsung’s budget options and the flagship S series, aiming to strike the right balance between value and the convenience features people actually care about.

When I received the Galaxy A57 5G for review, I was just about to leave for a trip to Seattle. Instead of easing into the review slowly, I pulled my SIM out of my Galaxy Z Fold 7, the most expensive phone Samsung sells in the US, and dropped it into the $550 A57 5G. The plan was to swap back when I got home.