Apple256 GB
iPhone Air
6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 179 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 18 vs 12 MP Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 6.9 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Galaxy A57 5G if…
- you want a longer claimed video playback: up to 29 vs 27 hours (manufacturer claims) Source: Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUB (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.7″ screen Source: Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUB (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUB (opens in a new tab)
Samsung256 GB
Galaxy A57 5G
6.7″ · Super AMOLED Plus · 120 Hz · Samsung Exynos 1680
256 GB · Awesome Navy · UK SM-A576BDBDEUBFull product profile
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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.
Galaxy A57 5G
0.2″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
- 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 Air
- No telephoto
- Galaxy A57 5G
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
17 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 factsiPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung Exynos 1680
Sources
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 evidenceDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone AirYes
Galaxy A57 5GNo
Sources
Keep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.
Claimed local video playback
In Visual factsiPhone Air27 hours
Galaxy A57 5G29 hours
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy A57 5G
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Galaxy A57 5GRear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps
Sources
Galaxy A57 5G
Video recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.
Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Galaxy A57 5G6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Sources
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy 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-A576BDBDEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Galaxy A57 5GWi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 6.0
Sources
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-A576BDBDEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 11 more verified differences
Update policy
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Galaxy A57 5GSecurity updates until 31 March 2032
Sources
Galaxy A57 5G
This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
USB connection
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Galaxy A57 5GUSB Type-C; USB 2.0
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Galaxy A57 5G5000 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy 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-A576BDBDEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Galaxy A57 5G1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only
iPhone AirYes
Galaxy A57 5GNo
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Galaxy A57 5G12.0 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Panel technology
iPhone AirOLED
Galaxy A57 5GSuper AMOLED Plus
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone Air1
Galaxy A57 5G3
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone Air6.5 in
Galaxy A57 5G6.7 in
Sources
iPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy A57 5G
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Galaxy A57 5G6.9 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone Air165 g
Galaxy A57 5G179 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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.
Dimensions
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Galaxy A57 5G161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Galaxy A57 5G161.5 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone Air74.7 mm
Galaxy A57 5G76.8 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Galaxy A57 5GUK SM-A576BDBDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)
Sources
iPhone Air
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy 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-A576BDBDEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (86)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy 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 recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
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 Camera - OIS
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - OIS
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNo
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G5000 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A57 5G
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Supported wired charging power
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
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-A576BDBDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone Air30 minutes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy 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 AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G8 GB
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Physical RAM type
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GLPDDR5X
Sources
iPhone Air
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 pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A57 5G
Samsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G6 upgrades
Sources
iPhone Air
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 pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Best Face
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Object Eraser
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Custom photo filters
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Circle to Search
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Voice transcription
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
AI Select
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Edit Suggestions
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Auto Trim video editing
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Listed operating system
iPhone AiriOS 26
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
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 AirFace ID
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
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
iPhone AirApple C1X
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy 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 AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GUp to 60% in 30 minutes with Super Fast Charging 2.0
Sources
iPhone Air
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 pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Sources
iPhone Air
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 pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Digital Key support
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front-camera HDR video
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front-camera HDR video bit depth
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A57 5G
Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Galaxy A57 5G8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Dedicated telephoto reach
iPhone Air0×
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy 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 crop reach
iPhone Air2×
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy 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.
Published outdoor peak
iPhone Air3000 nits
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
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 Air460 ppi
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
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.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone Air0
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsGalaxy A57 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2G GSM
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3G UMTS
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GB1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot 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 Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G TDD LTE
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GB38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GN1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G TDD Sub6
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GN38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Available Storage (GB)
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G231.9
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Version
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GBluetooth v6.0
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour Depth (Main Display)
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G16M
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Earjack
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GUSB Type-C
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Energy Efficiency Class
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GA
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Form Factor
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GTouchscreen Bar
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - F Number
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GF2.2
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - Flash
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNo
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G12.0 MP
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Infra
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Location Technology
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MHL
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNo
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G1200
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Mobile TV
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNo
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Number of SIM
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GDual-SIM
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
OS
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GAndroid
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
PC Sync.
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GSmart Switch (PC version)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G10 / 45
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GF1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Flash
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 5.0 MP
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera Zoom
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GDigital Zoom up to 10x
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Removable
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNo
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung DeX Support
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNo
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM size
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM Slot Type
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GSIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Slow Motion
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G240fps @HD
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SmartThings Support
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stereo Support
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Interface
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GUSB Type-C
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Version
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GUSB 2.0
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Playing Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GUHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Recording Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GUHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5G802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi Direct
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GYes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
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.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone Air22 hours
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
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 AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GVapour chamber, 13% larger than the previous model
Sources
iPhone Air
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 conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone AirNot verified
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
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-A576BDBDEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
iPhone AirYes
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
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.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
iPhone Air20 W
Galaxy A57 5GNot verified
Sources
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.
5 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs114 specificationsiPhone AirGalaxy A57 5G
iPhone AirGalaxy A57 5GWeightDiffers
Sources
165g
179g
WidthDiffers
Sources
74.7mm
76.8mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
5.64mm
6.9mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
156.2 mm
161.5 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
Form Factor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
Cooling design
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
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
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
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 nitsPublished outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
460 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
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+.
Main display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2736 × 1260
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
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×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
12.0 MP
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
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 4K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Not verified
Front Camera - Auto FocusDiffers
Sources
Yes
No
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 5.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
12.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
F2.2
Front Camera - OIS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
27 hours
Claimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
29 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Yes
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
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.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Not verified
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1200
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
10 / 45
Manufacturer charging claim
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page
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 policyDiffers
Sources
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Security updates until 31 March 2032This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Listed operating system
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
iOS 26
Not verified
Stereo Support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page
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 AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
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 AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
Not verified
YesResults depend on the image and subject. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Custom photo filters
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
Not verified
YesAvailability depends on software, model and capture settings. Availability may vary with region, software and carrier.
Circle to Search
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
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 AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
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 AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
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 AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
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 AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
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
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Samsung Exynos 1680Octa-core; CPU clock groups: 2.9 / 2.6 / 1.9 GHz. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
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.
Storage
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
8 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLED
Super AMOLED Plus
eSIM onlyDiffers
Sources
Yes
No
Ingress protection
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
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.
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
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.
Device unlock
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Manufacturer UK reference priceDiffers
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
£549Samsung UK price for this configuration in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Cellular modem
Sources
Galaxy A57 5GNo source recorded
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Not verified
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
240fps @HD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
231.9
Number of SIM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Infra
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
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
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
USB Interface
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0
Location Technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth v6.0
PC Sync.
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Removable
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
A
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps
Mobile TV
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Physical RAM type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page
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 AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page
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 AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product page
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 (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
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
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Supported wired charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
Digital Key support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
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 AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
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 AirNo source recorded
Galaxy A57 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditions
Not verified
Not verifiedSamsung advertises front-camera Super HDR video but does not state its bit depth for the A57.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 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.
SamsungPeak brightnessNot verified
Not published
Claimed video playback29 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
SamsungClaimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
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.
SamsungRAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Manufacturer list price£549.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources5
- Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G technical specifications — SM-A576BDBDEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G product pageSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy A57 5G chipset evidenceSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy A57 launch features and conditionsSamsung · accessed 21 Sept 2026
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