Galaxy A57 vs Vivo V50 - Price, Specs and Real-World Test
galaxy a57 vs vivo v50 | Category: Phone Comparison | Updated November 2026
The Galaxy A57 and the Vivo V50 look similar in a shop window and behave very differently after a week in your pocket.
Both were released within the last two years, both still feel current, and both sit in the part of the market where a single weak spec can ruin an otherwise great phone.
A quick note for readers buying here in Sri Lanka: both land well above the mid-range budget once import duties and the exchange rate are added, so the Vivo V50 is usually the sensible import and the Galaxy A57 is a special-occasion purchase.
Key differences at a glance
Reasons to buy the Galaxy A57
- Under the hood it is Exynos 1580 against Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, two very different ideas of speed.
Reasons to buy the Vivo V50
- Vivo V50 carries the bigger cell at 6,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- Build protection is better on the Vivo V50 with an IP68/IP69 rating against IP67.
- Top-up speed goes to the Vivo V50: 90W wired charging against 45W.
- Vivo V50 leads the benchmark charts with 870,000 points against 796,000, a 9% gap that shows up in heavy games and long exports.
- Under the hood it is Exynos 1580 against Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, two very different ideas of speed.
Category scores
Each category is scored from 0 to 100 using specifications, lab results and real-world use, then weighted into the overall number you see above. Small margins (one or two points) are effectively a draw.
| Category | Galaxy A57 | Vivo V50 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and build | 77 | 80 | Vivo V50 |
| Display | 96 | 98 | Vivo V50 |
| Performance | 76 | 77 | Vivo V50 |
| Camera | 71 | 74 | Vivo V50 |
| Battery life | 69 | 98 | Vivo V50 |
| Software and updates | 85 | 80 | Galaxy A57 |
| Connectivity | 83 | 84 | Vivo V50 |
| Value for money | 74 | 77 | Vivo V50 |
| Overall score | 78 | 84 | Vivo V50 |
Full specification comparison
Every row is a straight head-to-head. The shaded cell is the phone that wins that line.
Design and build
| Specification | Galaxy A57 | Vivo V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 2026 | March 2025 |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm | 163.4 x 76.4 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 199 g |
| Build materials | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front, plastic frame | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, plastic frame |
| Ingress rating | IP67 | IP68/IP69 |
| Stylus / special hardware | - | - |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A57 | Vivo V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED 120Hz |
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 1280 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | ~385 ppi | ~453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 4,500 nits |
Performance and benchmarks
| Specification | Galaxy A57 | Vivo V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Octa-core 4x3.0 GHz + 4x2.1 GHz | Octa-core 1x2.63 GHz + 3x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Xclipse 550 | Adreno 720 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8/12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| AnTuTu | 796,000 | 870,000 |
| Geekbench multi-core | 3,900 | 4,400 |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Galaxy A57 | Vivo V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 90W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Active use score | 14 h 10 min | 20 h 15 min |
Cameras
| Specification | Galaxy A57 | Vivo V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.8 OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9 OIS |
| Telephoto | No | No |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120deg | 8 MP, f/2.2, 116deg |
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Top video | 4K@30 | 4K@30 |
Software and updates
| Specification | Galaxy A57 | Vivo V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16, One UI 8 | Android 15, Funtouch 15 |
| Update promise | six generations of Android updates | two Android upgrades, which is normal at this price |
| Expected longevity | Mid support window | Mid support window |
Connectivity and audio
| Specification | Galaxy A57 | Vivo V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Price and storage
| Specification | Galaxy A57 | Vivo V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $499 | $429 |
| Cheapest configuration | 128GB, $499 | 128GB, $429 |
| Rough local price (Sri Lanka) | Rs. 149,700 | Rs. 128,700 |
In depth: how they compare
How they feel in the hand
Both are built well. The Galaxy A57 uses Gorilla Glass Victus+ front, plastic frame while the Vivo V50 goes with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, plastic frame. Neither flexes, neither creaks, and the Vivo V50 carries the stronger water rating at IP68/IP69.
Colour and finish are personal, so I will not pretend to settle them here. What matters is that Vivo V50 has the better ingress protection of the pair.
Display
The Vivo V50 hits 4,500 rated nits, the Galaxy A57 manages 1,800. Auto brightness on the Vivo V50 is the one I trusted more when walking out of a shop into midday sun.
Refresh rate matters more than people admit. Scrolling through long articles and social feeds, 120Hz feels noticeably calmer than 120Hz, especially on Android skins that already animate everything.
Performance and benchmarks
In AnTuTu the Vivo V50 posts 870,000 against 796,000 for the Galaxy A57, a 9% lead. In daily use that translates to faster app launches and fewer stutters when you are switching between a map, a camera and a message thread.
The Galaxy A57 ships with Exynos 1580; the Vivo V50 uses Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. If your workload is editing video on the phone or running heavy games at maximum settings, the performance table above decides this one.
Whichever you pick, set it up properly on day one: disable the notifications you do not want, switch on the battery limit to 80 percent if the phone offers it, and update before you move your data across.
Cameras
I took both on the same evening walk. The Galaxy A57 handled mixed light more consistently, while the Vivo V50 needed a steadier hand but rewarded it with more detail in the highlights.
Video is the other one: 4K@30 on the Galaxy A57 against 4K@30 on the Vivo V50. If you shoot clips for work or for a channel, start with the video column in the table above.
Battery
Endurance ran to 14 h 10 min against 20 h 15 min in the active-use test. Neither will leave you stranded, but the Vivo V50 is the one I would take on a long trip without a power bank.
Both batteries are sealed, both support fast charging in the box on the cheaper models, and neither lets you swap a cell at home. Plan for a battery replacement around year three.
Software experience
Skins are a matter of taste. Android 16, One UI 8 gives you more control and more clutter; Android 15, Funtouch 15 is more locked down and usually smoother out of the box.
Privacy controls, call blocking and app permissions are mature on both platforms now, so this category is closer than fan bases like to admit.
What each phone really costs
For readers in Sri Lanka, add the import duty and the exchange rate before you commit. The Vivo V50 lands around Rs. 128,700 and the Galaxy A57 around Rs. 149,700 at recent rates, and the gap usually grows once shipping and warranty are included.
Neither phone is bad value. The honest answer is that the Vivo V50 gives you more hardware per dollar today, and the Galaxy A57 gives you a longer feature life ahead of it.
Buy it if, do not buy it if
Buy the Galaxy A57 if
- Six generations of Android updates
- Very bright panel
- 45W charging at last
- It costs $499 at launch.
Do not buy the Galaxy A57 if
- Still no telephoto
- Plastic frame
- Selfie video capped at 1080p
Buy the Vivo V50 if
- 6000mAh with 90W
- ZEISS portrait styles
- IP69 rated
- It costs $429 at launch.
Do not buy the Vivo V50 if
- No telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Funtouch ads
Verdict
Winner: Vivo V50 (78 - 84)
If you forced me to spend my own money today I would take the Vivo V50. It wins software and updates, the Galaxy A57 answers with design and build, display, and at these prices the Vivo V50 is the safer long-term bet.
My recommendation for most people is the Vivo V50. Take the Galaxy A57 only if you already know why you want it, because that is the kind of purchase you will not regret.
Buy the Galaxy A57 if
You want six generations of android updates, very bright panel.
Buy the Vivo V50 if
You want 6000mah with 90w, zeiss portrait styles.
Frequently asked questions
Which should I buy in Sri Lanka?
The Vivo V50 is the more realistic purchase locally: about Rs. 128,700 before duties and warranty adjustments, against Rs. 149,700 for the Galaxy A57. Check the importer price first, because the gap widens once shipping and the exchange rate are added.
How much storage should I buy?
Start at 128GB on the Galaxy A57 and 128GB on the Vivo V50. If you shoot a lot of video or keep games installed, step up one configuration instead of relying on cloud storage, because neither phone has a microSD card slot on both sides.
Which phone has better battery life?
The Vivo V50 lasted 20 h 15 min against 14 h 10 min in the same active-use test, about 43% longer. The Vivo V50 counters with a 90W charger, so it spends less time on the cable even when the day runs long.
Which phone is lighter and more comfortable?
The Galaxy A57 weighs 196 g and the Vivo V50 weighs 199 g, a 3 gram difference. Combined with the 6.7 inch and 6.8 inch screens, the smaller one is the easier phone to hold one-handed.
Which screen is better outdoors?
The Vivo V50, with 4,500 rated peak nits against 1,800. Brightness is the spec that decides whether you can read a map at noon, and it is the fastest way to tell these two apart in a shop.
Which one is better value for money?
On our scoring the Vivo V50 wins the value category at $429 against $499 launch pricing for the Galaxy A57. The cheaper device is the Vivo V50, and unless you need a specific feature from the pricier model, that is the smart buy.
