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Fairphone (Gen. 6+) vs Galaxy A57 5G: which should you buy?

Fairphone (Gen. 6+)
Fairphone
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Galaxy A57 5G
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Galaxy A57 5G
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Step 2: answer by job
Different jobs

Pick for how you will use it

Not the same job: get the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) for multitasking, the Galaxy A57 5G for gaming.

Fairphone (Gen. 6+)Get it for multitasking.
Galaxy A57 5GGet it for gaming.
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Key differences

  • Memory: 12GB RAM vs 8GB RAMFairphone (Gen. 6+): 12GB RAM ConfirmedSourceGalaxy A57 5G: 8GB RAM ConfirmedSource
  • Largest storage: 2TB vs 256GBFairphone (Gen. 6+): 2TB (256GB, expandable to 2TB with a microSD card) ConfirmedSourceGalaxy A57 5G: 256GB (128GB or 256GB) ConfirmedSource
  • Front camera: 32MP vs 12MPFairphone (Gen. 6+): 32MP (32MP with autofocus) ConfirmedSourceGalaxy A57 5G: 12MP (12MP with Super HDR) ConfirmedSource
  • Weight: 193g vs 179gFairphone (Gen. 6+): 193g (156.57 x 73.28 x 9.6mm, 193g) ConfirmedSourceGalaxy A57 5G: 179g (161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9mm, 179g) ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

  • The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) Guide names it for multitasking.Multitasking: Fairphone tuned it for multitasking and a fluid, responsive experience. Source linkedSource
  • The Galaxy A57 5G Guide names it for gaming.Gaming: An Exynos 1680 processor keeps graphic-intensive games and multitasking smooth and responsive. Source linkedSource

Both are also named for photos and video and AI assistant.

Side by side

FeatureFairphone (Gen. 6+)Galaxy A57 5G
Display6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1116x2484, 10-120Hz adaptive refresh6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED+, up to 120Hz, Vision Booster
Battery4,415mAh, removable by the owner5,000mAh (typical)Fairphone4,415 mAhSamsung5,000 mAh
ChipSnapdragon 7s Gen 4Exynos 1680, octa-core
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC5G, Wi-Fi 6EFairphone5 GSamsung5 G
DesignModular: opens with a T5 Torx screwdriver so you can swap parts yourselfGorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
SoftwareAndroid 16 at launch, with six major Android updates promised until 2032Android 16 with One UI 8.5, with six OS upgrades and six years of security updates
Memory12GB RAM8GB RAMFairphone12 GBSamsung8 GB
Storage256GB, expandable to 2TB with a microSD card128GB or 256GBFairphone256 GBSamsung128 GB
Rear camera50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main with OIS, 12MP ultrawide, 5MP macroFairphone50 MPSamsung50 MP
Front camera32MP with autofocus12MP with Super HDRFairphone32 MPSamsung12 MP
Charging27W fast chargingSuper Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in about 30 minutes with a 45W charger
Size156.57 x 73.28 x 9.6mm, 193g161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9mm, 179g
ColorsCobalt Blue, Horizon Black, Forest GreenAwesome Icyblue, Awesome Gray and Awesome Navy
Water resistanceIP55 splash and dust resistanceIP68: up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes

Fairphone (Gen. 6+)

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Galaxy A57 5G

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Works with your phone

iPhone
Fairphone (Gen. 6+): Not statedGalaxy A57 5G: Works with limits
Android
Fairphone (Gen. 6+): Not statedGalaxy A57 5G: Works with limits

Sources

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