What’s the difference between the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?
The A57 5G is the newer, more refined model. It’s slimmer and lighter than the A56 5G, with the more powerful Exynos 1680 chip, and an upgrade from IP67 to IP68 water resistance. The camera setup is similar on both the A56 and A57, but the A57 has seen some improvements with photo processing, so you might notice a slight upgrade in your shots.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G waterproof?
No, the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is water-resistant, not waterproof. The IP68 water resistance rating keeps it protected from rain, splashes, and water submersion up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G have a SIM card slot?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G has a SIM card slot and is configured to be Dual SIM, so you can have the options of both an eSIM and a physical SIM card.
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Fixed-price increase
Monthly price on phone plans will increase by £1.80 each April on your bill date.
The pricing information above is calculated at the time of purchase (subject to activation date).
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Our fair
usage policy applies to all pay monthly phone, SIM Only and Pay-as-you-go
plans. Our open data policy applies to
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Apple Subscriptions - 2 Months Free
Get up to 2 months free Apple Music, Apple Fitness+ & Apple Arcade on selected purchases at idmobile.co.uk or third
party affiliate partners, from 21st November 2025 until further notice. Offer available on all iPhone, Android and SIMO purchases made during
the promotional period. Cannot have already redeemed any Apple service (Apple Music, Apple Fitness+ and Apple Arcade)
from Currys group and our third party affiliate partners. Returning Apple Music, Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness+ customers
will only receive 1 month free.
Cancel anytime. After the free period Apple Fitness+ costs £9.99 p/m or £79.99 annually, Apple Arcade is
£4.99 p/m, and Apple Music is £9.99 p/m. One subscription per Apple ID. Redeem via links on iD Order Confirmation page, Order
Confirmation email or email from iD sent 12 day after purchase. Restrictions and other terms apply.
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Additional Trade-in value | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Trade-in online or in store between 21/05/2026 -
16/06/2026 to be eligible for offer whilst the stock lasts (276 units available).Initial trade-in value will vary dependent on device.
Additional discounted values only apply when you trade-in any eligible working or non working handset and purchase a new
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G. £50 Enhanced Trade-In value must be claimed by visiting www.idmobile.co.uk/trade-in and
completing a claim form. The claim form must be completed in
order for promotional payment to be made.
Devices must be returned within 14 days of completing the trade in or the claim will be cancelled. All trade in devices must be the
customer’s own device and must not be IMEI blocked, blacklisted, reported lost/stolen, or activation locked. If the condition of the device
differs from what was declared at the point of trade in, we reserve the right to revise or cancel the trade in value. If the device is bent,
broken into pieces, or any internal parts are exposed, it is classed as Beyond Economic Repair (BER). Devices deemed BER have zero (£0) value
and cannot be traded in and do not qualify towards any promotion and no additional value will be paid. See full Terms & Conditions here.
All Trade in values will be paid via BACS transfer online. Offer not available in conjunction with any other promotion unless expressly
stated in the specific offer. Pay Monthly plans are subject to credit check, eligibility and 24-month minimum term applies
Offer not available in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to availability, credit check,
eligibility and minimum term when bought with a 24 months plan. All 24 month Pay Monthly plans are subject to an annual price increase
and the increase amount will be confirmed at point of sale, For more informtion, visit website for details.
Promoter: Currys Group Limited a company registered in England (registered number 504877) whose registered office address
is 1 Portal Way, London W3 6RS, United Kingdom
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Purchase a Samsung Galaxy A57 5G on Pay Monthly and claim a Samsung Galaxy Tab A11. Promotion runs between 27/05/2026 - 23/06/2026.
Open to participants resident in the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands, 18+ only.
All participants must claim within 30 days of purchase. Redemption required. Final claim must be submitted by 22/07/2026 23:59 Samsung Galaxy A57 5G - Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Offer
Purchase and internet access required. To claim, participant must upload proof of purchase and provide required information.
Offer is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. Maximum 1 Claim per Promotion Product purchase (maximum 4 Claims per household).
If the purchase is returned, ‘Samsung Galaxy Tab A11’ must also be returned.
Subject to credit check, eligibility, and minimum term. 18+ UK residents only. Exclusions apply.
Transaction must have originated on www.idmobile.co.uk and not via third-party affiliate partner for
eligibility. On Pay Monthly, subject to credit check and 24 month minimum term applies. All 24 month Pay Monthly plans are subject to an annual price increase
and the increase amount will be confirmed at point of sale, For more informtion, visit website for details.
We offer free next-day delivery by DPD if you order between Monday to Thursday before 8pm.
Please note:
The estimated delivery dates shown below are for guidance only.
During periods of high demand, deliveries may take longer than usual.
Order placed.
Day of delivery.
Monday before 8pm
Tuesday
Monday 8pm - Tuesday 8pm
Wednesday
Tuesday 8pm - Wednesday 8pm
Thursday
Wednesday 8pm - Thursday 8pm
Friday
Thursday 8pm - Friday 8pm
Monday
Friday 8pm - Monday 8pm
Tuesday
To help prevent fraud, our DPD deliveries include a unique DPD PIN, which you will receive by email and/or SMS with your one-hour delivery slot. Please share this PIN with your delivery driver. You can also find your PIN in the DPD app.
Changed your mind? No problem. You can return your item within 30 days by post or 14 days to a Currys store. If you don't return the phone within the 30-day window, we'll treat it as a cancellation.
The Samsung Tab A11 offer is non-transferable, no cash alternative. If the purchase is returned,
the Samsung Tab A11 must also be returned.
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Redeem After Completing Your Order
Get an extra £50
Get an extra £50 when trading in eligible working
or non-working device and purchase a Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Promotion runs
between 21/05/2026 – 16/06/2026.
Additional discounted values only apply
when you trade-in any eligible working or non working handset and purchase a new Samsung Galaxy A57 5G.
How to Redeem
Trade-In value must be claimed by visiting www.idmobile.co.uk/trade-in and
completing a claim form. The claim form must be completed in order for promotional payment
to be made.
All Trade in values will be paid via BACS transfer online. Offer not available in
conjunction with any other offer. If the device is bent, broken into pieces or any of the
internal parts are showing, it is classed as 'Beyond Economic Repair' or BER. A device that
is BER has ZERO value and cannot be traded in. Terms and Conditions
apply.
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Get up to 90 days free McAfee Privacy & Identity Guard with any purchase on idmobile.co.uk from 11/12/2024 until further notice.
How to redeem.
You’ll receive an email from us 12-17 days after your purchase. This will contain information about the product and a linked banner to take you to the dedicated website for this product. Simply follow the steps provided on this website to redeem your offer.
