The Galaxy Z Fold 7 notwithstanding, Samsung is clearly in its ‘iterative upgrade’ era when it comes to smartphones (see the “eminently familiar” Galaxy S26 Ultra), and the company’s latest A-series model, the Galaxy A57, continues the theme of refinement over reinvention.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing, especially as the Galaxy A56 remains one of the best cheap phones you can buy, but it does mean the company's latest mid-range upgrade is a tale of subtle under-the-hood improvements rather than radical design tweaks.
