In summary:
- Tech Advisor reports that Samsung’s Galaxy A57 appeared on China’s TENAA certification database, signaling an imminent launch expected in February.
- The mid-range smartphone features a 6.6-inch FHD+ display, Exynos 1680 processor, and 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging capabilities.
- Design improvements include a thinner 6.9mm profile and lighter 182g weight, plus a 50Mp main camera with additional 12Mp and 5Mp sensors.
The Samsung Galaxy A57 has appeared on China’s TENAA certification database, marking a crucial step on the path to release.
We’ve seen numerous leaks and rumours concerning Samsung’s new mid-range smartphone champion in recent weeks and months, but this latest one carries the stamp of something more official.
In appearing on China’s TENAA certification database, the Samsung Galaxy A57 just moved closer to a full launch.
The appearance has also served to confirm the phone’s key specifications. That includes a 6.6-inch FHD+ display and a Exynos 1680 processor.
We heard about the latter as far back as May of 2025, so it comes as no surprise.
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Samsung Galaxy A57 design, camera and battery
More interesting is the reveal that the Samsung Galaxy A57 will measure just 6.9mm thick. That’s a good 0.5mm thinner than the Samsung Galaxy A56 before it. A footprint of 161.5 × 76.8mm is also a little smaller, while a weight of 182g is a significant 18g lighter, all suggesting that Samsung is honing its mid-range design.
Also confirmed is the Samsung Galaxy A57’s photographic provision. With a 50Mp main camera, and secondary 12Mp and 5Mp sensors, with a 12Mp selfie camera. All of which seems to suggest that it’ll be much the same as the Samsung Galaxy A56.
Talking of which, there’s another 5,000mAh battery here, while we’ve separately heard that 45W fast charging will make a return – one of the few specs that really impressed us with the Galaxy A56.
Back in December it was claimed that the Samsung Galaxy A57 would launch a little earlier in the year than its predecessor, potentially appearing as soon as February. This certification listing would seem to strengthen the idea that a full launch is close at hand.
Author: Jon Mundy, Contributor, Tech Advisor
Jon is a freelance journalist who got his start covering mobile games at the dawn of the App Store. He has since covered everything from smart home tech and laptops to food and culture, but always seems to return to his fascination with smartphones.