Category Breakdown
Camera
nova 8
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy A57
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
nova 8
Wired charging speed (66W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A57
AnTuTu benchmark (1,363,464 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy A57
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
nova 8
Total weight (169g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A57
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.6/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | nova 8 | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.57" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| OLED | Super AMOLED+ | |
| 90Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 1,900 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Kirin 820E (7 nm) | Exynos 1680 | |
| — | 1,363,464 | |
| — | 4,411 | |
| — | 1,742 | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 66W | 45W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 169g | 179g | |
| 7.6mm | 6.9mm | |
| glass front and back | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame | |
| none | IP67 | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy A57
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy A57
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei nova 8
Highest resolution main camera.