SoftBank Announces Pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Starting April 16, Sales Begin April 23

SoftBank to Launch Samsung Galaxy A57 5G: Pre-orders Start April 16, Sales Begin April 23

Samsung Electronics Japan has announced that SoftBank will release the latest smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy A series, the “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G”. This new device features a large yet thin and light design, a long-lasting battery, and advanced Awesome Intelligence. Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G will commence today, April 16, 2026 (Thursday), with sales beginning on April 23, 2026 (Thursday) at SoftBank shops, authorized SoftBank retailers, and the SoftBank online shop nationwide.

The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G enhances the user experience by improving performance, camera capabilities, and display quality, while also strengthening durability and security. It supports up to six generations of OS updates and long-term security support, ensuring users can use the device with confidence for an extended period. With a slimmer, more refined design and AI-driven enhancements, it represents the most powerful Samsung Galaxy A series model to date.

TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, stated, “The new Samsung Galaxy A series will further advance the democratization of AI by bringing the latest innovations to more Samsung Galaxy users. Through the fusion of Samsung’s technology and advanced Awesome Intelligence, the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G will provide reliable daily experiences to users worldwide and accelerate the spread of AI.”

Under the slogan “365 days of ‘beyond expectation’ delivered,” the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G highlights its key features: a triple camera, an approximately 6.7-inch large screen, a slim profile of approximately 6.9mm, and a large 5,000mAh battery comparable to high-end models.

Slim Design, Wide Screen, Long Battery Life: High Performance for Streaming and Multitasking

The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G combines a sophisticated design with high performance. Its CPU, GPU, and NPU have been enhanced to improve processing power, resulting in the slimmest and lightest body yet. This allows for smooth video viewing, scrolling, and content creation. The device features a glossy finish and a prominent triple camera, designed for a comfortable grip and seamless operation.

Despite its slim design, the device is equipped with a large-capacity 5,000mAh battery, providing all-day usage without worrying about charging. It supports various scenarios, including photography, editing, and on-the-go video viewing. Furthermore, with Super Fast Charging 2.0, it can be efficiently charged up to 60% in approximately 30 minutes.

An approximately 13% larger vapor chamber has been adopted compared to previous models, maintaining stable performance during extended gaming sessions or video recording. The display features a slimmed-down bezel and a high-brightness Super AMOLED+ display, offering high visibility indoors and outdoors through Vision Booster.

Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is IP68-rated for water and dust resistance, providing peace of mind in various daily situations.

Search and Edit with AI: Enhanced “Awesome Intelligence” for Daily Convenience

With the integration of One UI 8.5, the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G brings Samsung’s latest AI features to more users. Enhanced Awesome Intelligence streamlines various daily operations and supports efficiency in creation and work.

A new voice transcription feature is included in the voice recorder app, allowing quick text conversion and translation of meeting or lecture recordings, making it easy to review important points. Voicemail messages can also be checked in text form.

AI Select can be launched by long-pressing the edge panel, proposing operations based on screen content and facilitating text extraction and content creation. It also supports drag-and-drop in multi-window mode, allowing easy transfer of images to Samsung Notes and other apps, which improves editing efficiency.

Awesome Intelligence also simplifies everyday photo editing. The AI Eraser, which removes unwanted subjects, can now more naturally correct elements like passersby in the background or cluttered cafe items. The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G also features Best Face, which supports continuous shooting, making it easy to create a single group photo where everyone looks their best. Popular features like filter and edit suggestions allow for easy editing and sharing. The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G also includes automatic trimming for easier video editing.

Circle to Search allows users to search multiple objects within an image at once, making it easy to find items of interest such as outfits or accessories.

For the Enthusiast: Triple Camera Makes Every Shot a Masterpiece, Beautiful and Clear Day or Night

Even as AI becomes more integrated into mobile experiences, camera performance remains a crucial factor influencing daily usability and satisfaction. The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G achieves brighter and clearer photo and video expression through enhanced camera performance and an improved image signal processor (ISP). Its triple camera, centered around an approximately 50-megapixel main camera, allows for sharp and detailed photos in a wide range of shooting environments without relying on manual settings.

In dark scenes, the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G’s advanced Nightography enables clear and natural photo and video capture in low-light conditions. Image processing is further enhanced to make details clearer while reducing noise, resulting in a more vivid finish. It allows for rich contrast and balanced color expression even in challenging lighting, and its faster shutter speed captures instantaneous movements clearly. The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G also improves portrait balance, natural skin tone reproduction, and background separation through AI-powered subject recognition and scene optimization. For wide-angle shots, the ultra-wide lens captures broader group photos and landscapes, while the approximately 5-megapixel macro camera captures intricate details of subjects, expanding creative freedom.

Long-Term Support and Robust Security for a Secure User Environment

To ensure long-term peace of mind, the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G supports up to six generations of Android OS and One UI updates, as well as up to six years of security updates.

Samsung provides a more robust security environment with Knox Vault, a hardware-based, tamper-resistant security solution that enhances device safety, transparency, and user control. Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy A series now includes a Security & Privacy Dashboard, Auto Blocker, Private Share, anti-theft measures, and a new Private Album feature to easily protect and manage personal photos and videos. In addition to conventional protection features, Privacy Alerts proactively notify users of potential risks, making it easier to understand and manage location usage and suspicious access to sensitive data. These features ensure that security is as intuitive as other operations, enabling anyone to easily protect their device.

“Samsung Galaxy A57 5G” Overview

Main Specifications of “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G”

• Name: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

• Colors: Awesome Navy / Awesome Gray, Awesome Lilac / Awesome Icy Blue

• Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx. 162 x 77 x 6.9mm

• Weight: Approx. 179g

• Battery Capacity: 5,000mAh

• OS: Android™ 16

• CPU: Exynos 1680

• Internal Memory: RAM 8GB / Storage 128GB

• External Memory (Recommended Max Capacity): –

• Display: Approx. 6.7 inches FHD+, Super AMOLED+ (Organic EL), Max 120Hz Refresh Rate

• Main Camera: Ultra Wide Approx. 12MP (F2.2), Wide Approx. 50MP (F1.8), Macro Approx. 5MP (F2.4)

• Sub Camera: Approx. 12MP (F2.2)

• Video Recording Size (Resolution): Max 3840 x 2160 (UHD)

• External Connectivity (Wi-Fi): 2.4GHz: IEEE802.11b/g/n/ax, 5GHz: IEEE802.11a/n/ac/ax, 6GHz: IEEE802.11ax

• External Connectivity (Bluetooth): Ver.6.0

• Security: Samsung Knox

• Water/Dust Resistance: IP5X, IPX8 / IP6X

• Biometric Authentication: Optical Fingerprint Recognition / Face Authentication

• Osaifu-Keitai®: Yes

• Wireless Charging: –

• External Device Port: USB Type-C® Terminal

• Accessories: Main unit / SIM removal pin (sample) / Instruction manual

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