{"product_id":"samsung-galaxy-a57-5g-256gb-awesome-grey","title":"Samsung Galaxy A57 5G 256GB – Unlocked – Open Box (Activated)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G with 256GB of storage, supplied unlocked in Open Box (Activated) condition. It has been set up and activated once, then factory reset, checked and signed out of all accounts, so it's ready for you to set up as your own. It's international stock from the UAE or Europe, covered by our 12-month warranty, and dispatched the same day from Manchester if you order by 3pm, Monday to Friday.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen Box (Activated) – set up once, factory reset and checked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStock origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternational stock (UAE or Europe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256GB (8GB RAM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetwork\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlocked – works on all UK networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7\" Super AMOLED, 120Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamsung Exynos 1680\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCameras\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50MP OIS main, 12MP ultra wide, 5MP macro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000mAh, up to 2 days (Samsung rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDurability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP68, Gorilla Glass Victus+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUpdates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 6 Android upgrades, 6 years security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDispatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame day Mon–Fri when ordered by 3pm, from Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 days on unused items; 14-day right to cancel online orders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"Open Box (Activated)\" means\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis phone comes in its original Samsung box. It has been taken out of the box, switched on, set up and activated, so it isn't sealed and we don't sell it as brand new. Before dispatch we factory reset it, remove every Google and Samsung account, test the screen, cameras, speakers, charging and connectivity, and pack it back in its box. It arrives ready for you to set up with your own accounts, and cosmetically it's in as-new condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout international stock\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis phone was made for sale in the UAE or Europe rather than supplied by Samsung UK. It runs the same Android and One UI software and works in the UK. A few things can differ from UK stock: the model code (shown on the box and in Settings › About), box printing in another language, and the fact that Samsung UK may not carry out manufacturer warranty repairs on non-UK units. That's why every phone comes with our own 12-month warranty, and you deal with us directly if anything goes wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's unlocked, so it works with any UK network, including EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff, Tesco Mobile, Sky Mobile, Lebara and iD Mobile. 5G works where your network, plan and location support it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamsung fits a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+. It's big enough for films and split-screen apps, and smooth when you scroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Exynos 1680 chip and 8GB of RAM handles everyday apps, streaming, social media and games comfortably, and it's the most powerful processor in Samsung's A series this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCameras\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the back you get a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilisation, a 12MP ultra wide and a 5MP macro. Samsung's Awesome Intelligence tools include Object Eraser, Best Face and Edit Suggestions, and Circle to Search is built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5,000mAh battery is rated by Samsung for up to two days of typical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to last\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIP68 dust and water resistance, a slim and light 179g body, and Samsung's commitment to up to 6 Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates. That makes the A57 a phone you can realistically keep for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the A57 if you want the best of Samsung's A series: a large, bright screen, IP68 protection, a capable triple camera and years of software updates, without paying flagship prices. If you want a telephoto zoom lens or the fastest chip available, look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/refurbished-samsung-phones-uk\"\u003erefurbished Galaxy S phones\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with the Galaxy A37, the A57 steps up to the faster Exynos 1680 chip, adds IP68 protection and is noticeably lighter. Compared with last year's Galaxy A56, it's slimmer and lighter, with better water resistance and newer AI features, while the everyday experience is similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery, warranty and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder by 3pm UK time Monday to Friday and we dispatch the same day from Manchester. Orders after 3pm Monday to Thursday go out the next working day, and orders after 3pm on Friday or at the weekend go out on Monday (UK bank holidays excluded).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard UK delivery (1–3 working days) is free on orders of £50 or more, otherwise £4.99. Special Delivery (next working day) is £9.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-month warranty provided by The Tech Gadgets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unused items if you change your mind. You pay the return postage, and we refund you within 14 days of receiving the item. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou also have the legal right to cancel an online order within 14 days, starting the day after delivery, under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, even if you've opened the box. We may deduct an amount if the item has been handled more than needed to inspect it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf anything is faulty, our warranty applies and you're also protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including the 30-day right to reject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this phone brand new?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's open box stock. The phone has been set up and activated once, then factory reset and checked, so it isn't sealed. That's why we sell it as Open Box (Activated) rather than brand new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it be locked to someone else's account?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. We remove all Google and Samsung accounts and factory reset every phone before dispatch, so you set it up with your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it work on my network?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's unlocked and works on EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and every other UK network. 5G works where your network and plan support it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe phone in its original Samsung box with a USB-C cable and SIM ejector tool. Samsung doesn't include a plug, so use any USB-C charger you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho provides the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe do. Every phone comes with a 12-month warranty from The Tech Gadgets, and you contact us directly if anything goes wrong. Because it's international stock, Samsung UK may not repair it under manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it arrive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders placed by 3pm UK time Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day from Manchester. After 3pm Monday to Thursday they go out the next working day, and after 3pm on Friday or at the weekend on Monday (UK bank holidays excluded). Standard delivery takes 1–3 working days and is free on orders of £50 or more, otherwise £4.99; Special Delivery (next working day) is £9.99.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samsung","offers":[{"title":"Awesome Grey","offer_id":55192375591254,"sku":null,"price":437.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Awesome Icyblue","offer_id":55192375624022,"sku":null,"price":437.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Awesome Lilac","offer_id":55192375656790,"sku":null,"price":437.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy","offer_id":55192375689558,"sku":null,"price":437.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/1303\/0742\/files\/samsung-galaxy-a57-5g-256gb-awesome-grey-awesome-grey-front-back.jpg?v=1790974162","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechgadgets.co.uk\/products\/samsung-galaxy-a57-5g-256gb-awesome-grey","provider":"The Tech Gadgets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}