{
  "id": 10822153,
  "title": "One of our top-rated budget phones just got cheaper — the Samsung Galaxy A57 is just AU$519 in this Prime Day deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/one-of-our-top-rated-budget-phones-just-got-cheaper-the-samsung",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T00:44:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/one-of-our-top-rated-budget-phones-just-got-cheaper-the-samsung-galaxy-a57-is-just-aud519-in-this-prime-day-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Samsung Galaxy A57, a budget-friendly smartphone with a stellar reputation, has been discounted to AU$519 in an Amazon Prime Day deal. This significant price reduction brings the already affordable mid-range device to an even more appealing price point.\n\nOutperforming its price tag, the Galaxy A57 has been featured in the author's list of the best cheap phones in Australia. The device features a slim and lightweight design, a vibrant display, and a display that rivals flagship models.\n\nIn comparison to Samsung's new Galaxy S26 FE, the Galaxy A57 provides better value, especially considering its price increase from its predecessor. Both phones share similar display and camera specifications, as well as storage and battery capacity. However, the S26 FE comes with a higher price tag, starting at AU$1,149.\n\nThe Galaxy A57 boasts improvements over its predecessor, including a thinner and lighter chassis, a faster chipset for enhanced AI capabilities, and an improved durability rating. This makes the Galaxy A57 an excellent choice for those seeking a premium feel without breaking the bank.",
  "summary": "I love how premium-feeling Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A57 feels compared to phones in its price range, and this 31% discount makes it even more compelling.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra camera redesign could come with one big loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/samsungs-galaxy-s27-ultra-camera-redesign-could-come-with-one-big-loss",
        "published": "2026-09-29T07:20:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Latest Galaxy S27 Ultra leak brings good news for low-light shots, bad news for zoom",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/latest-galaxy-s27-ultra-leak-brings-good-news-for-low-light-shots-bad",
        "published": "2026-09-29T07:46:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra may scrap the 10MP telephoto lens — and there's no word of a replacement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/samsung-galaxy-s27-ultra-may-scrap-the-10mp-telephoto-lens-and-theres",
        "published": "2026-09-29T12:02:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Samsung’s Android 17 floodgates are open – updates rolling out for Galaxy S26, S25, more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/samsungs-android-17-floodgates-are-open-updates-rolling-out-for",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:55:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}