Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A57 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A57 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A57 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A57 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A57 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A57
Performance
47.9
60.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
46.3
61.0 ★
Overall
45.4
74.4 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A57
60.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A57
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A57
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A57
61.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A57
74.4/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A57
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A57
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A57
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A57
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A57
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A57
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.50"
6.70"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED Plus Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x1920
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Exynos 1680 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Xclipse 550
RAM
3 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.2", Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2691 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast charging 45W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band,
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm
Weight
202g
179g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Colors
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Navy, Gray, Icyblue, Lilac
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
Android 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A57 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 74.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 8 Plus puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A57
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A57?
Samsung Galaxy A57 is the overall winner with a score of 74.4/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A57?
Samsung Galaxy A57 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A57 has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A57 is better for gaming with a score of 61.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A57 offers better value at PKR 166,999 with a value score of 1.9.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A57?
Apple iPhone 8 Plus costs PKR 120,999 while Samsung Galaxy A57 costs PKR 166,999. The price difference is PKR 46,000.
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