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Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 17

120Hz ProMotion. A 6.3-inch everyday iPhone.

256 GB · Lavender · UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 17 in Lavender, front and rearLavender
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

Choose the iPhone 17 if…

Choose the Galaxy A57 5G if…

Preferences from sourced specifications that differ, not a verdict.
See the 16 verified differences
Samsung256 GB

Galaxy A57 5G

6.7″ · Super AMOLED Plus · 120 Hz · Samsung Exynos 1680

256 GB · Awesome Navy · UK SM-A576BDBDEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Navy, official product viewAwesome Navy
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone 17Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.

Source 1
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung Exynos 1680

Octa-core; CPU clock groups: 2.9 / 2.6 / 1.9 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.

Source 1Source 2
Explore the full specifications
Galaxy A57 5G

0.4″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 17
6.3″
Galaxy A57 5G
6.7″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

iPhone 17
No telephoto
Galaxy A57 5G
Not verified

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Chipset

In Visual facts
iPhone 17Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung Exynos 1680
Sources
iPhone 17

The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Octa-core; CPU clock groups: 2.9 / 2.6 / 1.9 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUBSamsung UK Galaxy A57 5G chipset evidence

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Camera system

iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Galaxy A57 5GRear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps
Sources
iPhone 17

Two physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Video recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUB

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

iPhone 176.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz
Galaxy A57 5G6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 17

Nominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Measured as a full rectangle: 171.1 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Galaxy A57 5GWi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 6.0
Sources
iPhone 17

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v6.0.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Show 10 more verified differences

Battery and charging

iPhone 17Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Galaxy A57 5G5000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 17

Playback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 29 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 45 W maximum.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUB

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (1)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Compared regional model

iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Galaxy A57 5GUK SM-A576BDBDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)
Sources
iPhone 17

UK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Galaxy A57 5G

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUB

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (113)

Main-camera aperture control

iPhone 17Fixed f/1.6
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1760 fps
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1760 fps
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Front-camera maximum is independently listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision

iPhone 1730 fps
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Mode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 45 W maximum but does not state the phone's own maximum charging power. Its timed charging claim is listed separately.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to around 50% wired charge

iPhone 1720 minutes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

High Brightness Mode

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Samsung's A57 launch describes Vision Booster but gives no High Brightness Mode figure.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Physical RAM type

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GLPDDR5X
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Samsung names LPDDR5X on the exact model feature page. It is a memory technology, not a measured application-performance score.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Not verified for this exact model.

Apple debuts iPhone 17
Galaxy A57 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Android OS upgrade commitment

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5G6 upgrades
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Up to six generations from the original software; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Availability and timing vary by model and market.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Best Face

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Requires Motion Photo. Selects captured expressions; output quality is not independently tested. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Object Eraser

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Results depend on the image and subject. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Custom photo filters

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Availability depends on software, model and capture settings. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Circle to Search

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Requires a network connection; supported languages, apps and regions vary. Google account required where specified. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Voice transcription

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Transcription and translation in Voice Recorder; language and regional availability may vary. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

AI Select

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Requires internet and Samsung account. Language packs or app download may be needed. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Edit Suggestions

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Supports JPG, PNG, GIF and MP4. Results depend on capture conditions. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Auto Trim video editing

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Up to 90 minutes per clip, 180 minutes combined and 60 clips per project. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 17iOS 26
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action mode recording

iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Resolution, rate and mode are kept together.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Always-on display

iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Expressly named in the exact model specification.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence

iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Named support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Mix

iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Named support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published audio playback

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Device unlock

iPhone 17Face ID
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

TrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem model

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer charging claim

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GUp to 60% in 30 minutes with Super Fast Charging 2.0
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Manufacturer claim; Samsung gives no full charge time or test conditions.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cover glass

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Manufacturer states front and rear protection; rear camera glass, side/volume keys and SIM tray are excluded from the associated glass/frame description. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Crash Detection

iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Support is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Digital Key support

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Samsung's A57 launch materials do not mention Digital Key; that does not mean it is absent or cannot arrive in an update.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DisplayPort video output

iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1730 fps
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Simultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Expressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front-camera HDR video

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Samsung advertises Super HDR for front-camera video but does not name an HDR format or frame rate; video quality has not been independently tested.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front-camera HDR video bit depth

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Samsung advertises front-camera Super HDR video but does not state its bit depth for the A57.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

GPU capabilities

iPhone 17Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

These named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR peak brightness

iPhone 171600 nits
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Explicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

iPhone 17USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Actual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log recording

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No named log-capture format is established by this inventory.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro photography

iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

48 MP macro photography is expressly named.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro video recording

iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Macro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe support

iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

MagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum brightness

iPhone 171 nits
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Published minimum, not measured low-light comfort.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dedicated telephoto reach

iPhone 170×
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Galaxy A57 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality reach

iPhone 172×
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Outdoor peak brightness

iPhone 173000 nits
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

iPhone 17460 ppi
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4G FDD LTE

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5G FDD Sub6

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GN1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

iPhone 1725 W
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 176.27 in
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Emergency SOS via satellite

iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Support is named; service and connection limitations remain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial video recording

iPhone 171080p at 30 fps
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Mode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published streamed video playback

iPhone 1727 hours
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Separate streamed-video up-to claim.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cooling design

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GVapour chamber, 13% larger than the previous model
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy A57 5G

Samsung's comparison with the previous model. Chamber dimensions, sustained performance and operating temperatures have not been independently tested.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical maximum brightness

iPhone 171000 nits
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Explicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

iPhone 17US A3258 · eSIM only
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K recording

iPhone 17Not verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Samsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.

Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

iPhone 17Yes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

MagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless networking chip

iPhone 17Apple N1
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe charging maximum

iPhone 1725 W
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Up to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Galaxy A57 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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Full specifications

All specs143 specificationsiPhone 17Galaxy A57 5G
WeightDiffers
Sources
177g
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
179g
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
76.8mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.95mm
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
6.9mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.
161.5 mm
Form factor
Sources
slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.
Awesome Navy
Form Factor
Sources
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
Cooling design
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Vapour chamber, 13% larger than the previous modelSamsung's comparison with the previous model. Chamber dimensions, sustained performance and operating temperatures have not been independently tested.
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.3″
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
3000 nitsOutdoor peak brightness · Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
460 ppiDirectly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 HzNominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 171.1 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Not verified
Main display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Always-on display
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.
Not verified
Dynamic Island
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
YesExpressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.
Not verified
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.
Not verified
DisplayPort video output
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
YesThe USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
Not verified
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reach
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
2
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorTwo physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
2×The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
12.0 MP
Front Camera - Auto FocusDiffers
Sources
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.
No
Front Camera - OIS
Sources
Not verifiedUltra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
No
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.
YesOptical stabilisation is listed for the 50 MP main camera; the manufacturer does not say whether the ultra-wide or macro camera has it.
Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.
Yes
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Yes
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
Not verified
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
60 fpsOrdinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
Not verified
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.
Not verified
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
Not verified
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
30 fpsSimultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
Not verified
Audio Mix
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
YesNamed support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
Not verified
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
Not verified
50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 5.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
Not verified
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
Not verified
12.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
Not verified
F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
Not verified
No
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
30 hours
Published video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
29 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WPlayback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
5000 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 29 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 45 W maximum.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to around 50% wired charge
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
20 minutesThe stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
25 WUp to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
Not verified
1200
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
Sources
Not verified
10 / 45
Manufacturer charging claim
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Up to 60% in 30 minutes with Super Fast Charging 2.0Manufacturer claim; Samsung gives no full charge time or test conditions.
Update policy
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
Security updates until 31 March 2032This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
iOS 26This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
YesNamed support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
Not verified
Stereo Support
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
Not verified
No
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
6 upgradesUp to six generations from the original software; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Availability and timing vary by model and market.
Best Face
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
YesRequires Motion Photo. Selects captured expressions; output quality is not independently tested. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Object Eraser
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
YesResults depend on the image and subject. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Custom photo filters
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
YesAvailability depends on software, model and capture settings. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Circle to Search
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
YesRequires a network connection; supported languages, apps and regions vary. Google account required where specified. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Voice transcription
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
YesTranscription and translation in Voice Recorder; language and regional availability may vary. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
AI Select
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
YesRequires internet and Samsung account. Language packs or app download may be needed. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Edit Suggestions
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
YesSupports JPG, PNG, GIF and MP4. Results depend on capture conditions. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Auto Trim video editing
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
YesUp to 90 minutes per clip, 180 minutes combined and 60 clips per project. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
Samsung Exynos 1680Octa-core; CPU clock groups: 2.9 / 2.6 / 1.9 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
GPU capabilities
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
Not verified
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Storage
Sources
256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.
256 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
8 GB
Body and cover materials
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
Not verified
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
UK SM-A576BDBDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
US model distinction
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
US A3258 · eSIM onlyThe model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Not verified
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
Super AMOLED Plus
eSIM only
Sources
NoThe UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
No
Ingress protection
Sources
IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
IP68Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not recommended for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent.
Action mode recording
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.
Not verified
Spatial video recording
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.
Not verified
Macro video recording
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
YesMacro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
Not verified
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 6.0Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v6.0.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
Not verified
Included accessories
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
Not verified
Action button
Sources
YesPhysical button expressly identified.
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
YesSupport is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
Not verified
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Memory card support
Sources
NoFixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
Not verifiedSamsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Manufacturer UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
£549Samsung UK price for this configuration in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
Not verified
240fps @HD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
Not verified
231.9
Number of SIM
Sources
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type
Sources
Not verified
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Infra
Sources
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM
Sources
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE
Sources
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
USB Interface
Sources
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
Not verified
USB 2.0
Location Technology
Sources
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
Not verified
Bluetooth v6.0
PC Sync.
Sources
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
Not verified
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Removable
Sources
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
Not verified
A
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps
Mobile TV
Sources
Not verified
No
Physical RAM type
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
LPDDR5XSamsung names LPDDR5X on the exact model feature page. It is a memory technology, not a measured application-performance score.
Front-camera HDR video
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
YesSamsung advertises Super HDR for front-camera video but does not name an HDR format or frame rate; video quality has not been independently tested.
Cover glass
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Manufacturer states front and rear protection; rear camera glass, side/volume keys and SIM tray are excluded from the associated glass/frame description. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Show unverified (11)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
Not verifiedSamsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Published support term
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published audio playback
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
Not verified
Supported wired charging power
Sources
Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
Not verifiedSamsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 45 W maximum but does not state the phone's own maximum charging power. Its timed charging claim is listed separately.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Cellular modem model
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
Not verified
Log recording
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
Not verified
Digital Key support
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedSamsung's A57 launch materials do not mention Digital Key; that does not mean it is absent or cannot arrive in an update.
High Brightness Mode
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedSamsung's A57 launch describes Vision Booster but gives no High Brightness Mode figure.
Front-camera HDR video bit depth
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedSamsung advertises front-camera Super HDR video but does not state its bit depth for the A57.
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Apple iPhone 17

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight177 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

Apple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.

Apple
Claimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

Apple
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Apple UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

Apple UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.

AppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Apple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

AppleApple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£899.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple UK
All sources6
  1. iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. Apple debuts iPhone 17Apple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Buy iPhone 17 256GB LavenderApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  5. iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight179 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width76.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness6.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback29 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

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Claimed charging rateNot verified

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Published total supportNot verified

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Wireless chargingNot verified

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Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

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Headphone jackNot verified

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Expandable storageNot verified

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eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not recommended for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent.

Samsung
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

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Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

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Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

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Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

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Manufacturer list price£549.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources5
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product pageSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
  4. Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G chipset evidenceSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
  5. Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditionsSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
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