Samsung Galaxy A57: In summary
- Samsung’s Galaxy A57 mid-range phone is expected to launch March 2026
- The phone could be more expensive than its predecessor
- Key upgrades include better durability, a slimmer design and a new Exynos processor
Owing to the fact that the brand has now standardised a six-year support cycle across the majority of its phones, Samsung’s budget and mid-range phones have arguably never offered better value for money than they do now, which is exactly why we’re eager to see what the company has in store with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A57.
Although it wasn’t the most exciting upgrade on the market, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a solid phone nonetheless and one that works well for most people. It has a premium feel in the hand, and it’s been bolstered by the major upgrades we’ve seen to Samsung’s One UI in the last year and a bit, making the brand’s Android overlay a lot more fun to use.
Whilst it’s going to have some pretty tough competition from the likes of the Pixel 10a and the Nothing Phone (4a), the Samsung Galaxy A57 could still be the go-to mid-range handset for a good chunk of people who are hoping to finally upgrade in 2026. If that’s you, then we’ve put together this page to keep you informed on exactly what the Galaxy A57 has in store.
We’ve rounded up the rumours and leaks from across the web, along with our expert analysis on what the A57 will bring.
When will the Samsung Galaxy A57 be released?
In summary
- A reveal could happen this month (March)
- April would be the latest date for a retail launch
- The phone could be headed to America in its global release
For the Galaxy A57 hopefuls out there, it seems as though you won’t have to wait long at all until you can get your hands on the phone. We know as much because the phone made an appearance on the Chinese TENAA certification database back in January, at which point a full-on retail release can be expected within the next few weeks.
Adding further fuel to the fire is the recent approval of the phone via Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority. Just like with the phone’s approval in China, being given the green light by the IMDA is another indicator that a launch is fairly imminent, so you’ll want to stay tuned as we expect an official update from Samsung at any moment.
This makes sense given that last year’s Galaxy A56 was announced in March before being made available to buy later that same month. It could arrive alongside the cheaper Galaxy A37.
Another aspect that tends to be up in the air until official confirmation from Samsung is whether or not the latest A-series phones will be made available in the US. This isn’t without reason as we’ve seen a handful of Samsung’s mid-range phones skip over the States completely, with the Samsung Galaxy A55 being one of the last major releases to do so. However, it now seems as though Galaxy fans will have something to celebrate after all.
Product codes for the Galaxy A57 have appeared on the Google Play Console, signalling that the phone will be made widely available in America. What’s more, because the phone is listed as ‘SM-A576U1’, the U1 at the end is an indicator for an unlocked device, which means you won’t have to pick up the phone through a specific carrier and can instead buy it directly via the Samsung store.
That’s a big win for anyone who’s happy with their current contract and would rather just swap over their SIM card to a new phone.
For context, here are the launch dates of previous phones in the Galaxy A50-series:
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- Samsung Galaxy A56 – March 2025
- Samsung Galaxy A55 – March 2024
- Samsung Galaxy A54 – March 2023
- Samsung Galaxy A53 – April 2022
- Samsung Galaxy A52 – March 2021
- Samsung Galaxy A51 – December 2019
- Samsung Galaxy A50 – March 2019
Sources: Abishek Yadav | SammyGuru (2)
How much will the Samsung Galaxy A57 cost?
In summary
- International pricing suggests that the phone could be more expensive
- If the price is unchanged however, expect a starting rate of £499/$499
Given that the Galaxy S26 range came to market with a fairly substantial price increase, we were left wondering whether or not Samsung might look to do the same with the Galaxy A57 or at least keep the price the same for another year to remain competitive against the likes of the Pixel 10a, which hasn’t changed its RRP over the previous generation.
Well, it seems as though confirmation as to what Samsung has planned is starting to come through, and it’s not looking good.
The phone has already appeared at a handful of retailers in Thailand, where the price seems to start at THB 17,999 (£418/$554) for the 12/256GB model, while the 12/512GB variant costs a bit more at THB 20,999 (£488/$646). While that might look like a price decrease when only viewing the conversion rate, the THB pricing is slightly higher than the previous generation.
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In Thailand, the Galaxy A56 had a starting price of THB 15,999 (£370/$494), so unless Samsung has a strategy to increase the price in only a handful of regions, it does seem as though a global uptick in the cost of the phone is to be expected.
For context, here are the previous starting prices for phones in the same series:
- Samsung Galaxy A56 – £499/$499
- Samsung Galaxy A55 – £439/$N/A
- Samsung Galaxy A54 – £449/$449
- Samsung Galaxy A53 – £399/$449
- Samsung Galaxy A52 – £399/$449
- Samsung Galaxy A51 – £329/$399
- Samsung Galaxy A50 – £309/$349
What specs and features will the Samsung Galaxy A57 have?
In summary
- Could be 0.5mm slimmer than the Galaxy A56
- The Exynos 1680 might have substantial performance gains, and work alongside an upgraded vapour chamber
- Potentially two models in store with different RAM sizes
- Most features are unchanged over last year’s phone
It’ll be thinner (and lighter) than ever
After trying its hand at a super slim phone in the Galaxy S25 Edge, it now seems as though Samsung is hoping to import some of that style into its latest mid-range phone, as the aforementioned Chinese certification for the Galaxy A57 mentions the phone as being just 6.9mm thick.
That metric represents a slimming down of 0.5mm compared to the Galaxy A56, which might not sound like much, but it should allow the A57 to sit more comfortably in the hand, especially as it could be 18g lighter at 182g.
Credit: Android Headlines
The rumoured 161.5 × 76.8mm height/width of the phone also have it as being ever so slightly smaller than its predecessor, so if these rumours are true, then the Galaxy A57 will be a more compact phone overall.
A slightly less glamorous change is that, according to a set of renders that have leaked for the phone, the A57 will have a slightly thicker bezel at the chin. It’s hard to know exactly why this is the case, but if you’re a fan of consistent bezels surrounding a phone’s display, then this tweak might put you off.
Going one step further to substantiate these rumours are a handful of unboxing videos for the phone in Thailand, where it now seems possible to buy from a handful of retailers. From the video included here, it does appear as if the Galaxy A57 is quite slim in its profile, whilst the bottom bezel stands out ever so slightly from the rest of the frame.
Sources: Android Headlines | TAF | Sanju Choudhary | Roland Quandt | Sawitri Kulwarissaranan
A more capable Exynos chip
One of the very first pieces of information to come out about the Galaxy A57 was that it would feature the all-new Exynos 1680 chipset.
Rumours about extensive testing for the new CPU date back to May of last year, and in the time since, we’ve seen the phone appear on Geekbench with graphical test results in tow.
Listed under the model number SM-A576B, the phone was able to achieve a single-core rating of 1311, moving on up to 4347 for the multi-core test. That second test in particular represents quite the upgrade as the Galaxy A56 was only able to achieve a mult-core score of 3756.
Of course, there’s every chance that these stats might change in the final release as Samsung has had more time to work on the CPU, so don’t put too much stock into these numbers until we get the handset in for testing.
What could also help the new chipset go even further is an improved vapour chamber, and according to one picture which appears to show the inner workings of the A57, that’s exactly what’s in store.
If the image turns out to be on the money then this will likely result in better performance for the Galaxy A57 particularly when dealing with more demanding tasks. High-end games can often push mobile chipsets to their limits, but an upgraded cooling system will help to keep things in check, so the phone could end up being a solid buy for both gamers and casual users alike.
Two options for RAM
An interesting tidbit that emerged from the Galaxy A57’s appearance on Geekbench was a mention of the phone having 12GB RAM. At present, the Galaxy A56 only has 8GB RAM available, so its successor should have more computing power to draw upon during heavier workloads such as gaming.
There’s a chance that there might be two versions of the Galaxy A57, a pricier model that does include the more expansive 12GB RAM and a second that only includes 8GB RAM but would be a cheaper alternative.
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Either way, it does seem as though Samsung is looking to do all it can to expand the performance of its main mid-range phone, which is a big win for anyone hoping to upgrade.
Given that the A56 struggled at times with certain games, we would love to see that remedied in the newer device.
Sources: Geekbench
Improved durability
One thing that we always love to see is manufacturers pushing the boat out in terms of what mid-range phones can withstand. After all, saving a decent chunk of money at the till isn’t all that great when the phone you’ve picked up needs to be replaced only a few years down the line due to wear and tear. Thankfully, Samsung might be looking to improve things in this area.
Granted, the Galaxy A56’s IP67 rating was nothing to be sniffed at but if the latest rumours are true then we could see that bumped up to IP68 on the Galaxy A57. Although this means that both phones will have the same level of dust resistance, it will mean a substantial upgrade for protection against water.
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Phones with an IP68 rating can survive in depths of more than 1.5m deep for more than 30 minutes. Of course, this isn’t indefinite waterproofing so you’ll want to fish the phone out as soon as possible, but it does mean that if the phone accidentally takes a dip in the pool or bathtub then it won’t be a cause for immediate panic.
Sources: Nieuwe Mobiel
A potential battery downgrade
Here’s something we didn’t expect, particularly as all signs point towards the Galaxy A57 having the same-sized 5,000mAh battery as its predecessor. With the EU Energy Label for the Galaxy A57 having been revealed, we now know that the phone can last for up to 52-hours between charges which is all well and good, but what is surprising is that phone is verified for a total of 1,200 full charges before the battery capacity starts to diminish.
For comparison, the Galaxy A56 was able to reach 2,000 charge cycles before any effects to capacity would begin to take place. This isn’t unprecedented as the Galaxy S26 range has also seen its cycle diminished to 1,200 charges, but it’s not exactly ideal when it comes to consumer value, and it may make other mid-range battery giants, like the OnePlus 15R, more appealing.
Sources: Nieuwe Mobiel
Business as usual elsewhere
Unfortunately, beyond the changes that have just been mentioned, the Galaxy A57 appears to be a largely carbon copy of the A56.
On the design front, the two phones look identical (aside from having newer colours), and the A57 seems set to reuse the same triple-camera array on the back, featuring a main 50Mp sensor that’s flanked by a 12Mp ultrawide and a 5Mp macro lens.
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In the Singaporean classification of the phone, the appearance of ‘DS’ in the phone’s SM-A576B/DS product code means that dual SIM capabilities will also be making a return.
While not a headline feature by any stretch, it is helpful to have, especially if you plan on using the Galaxy A57 as a business phone, as you’ll have the ability to swap between your various SIM plans during work hours and your free time.
Sources: SammyGuru
That’s all there is to know about the Samsung Galaxy A57 so far, but be sure to check back as we add more information following fresh leaks or any official confirmation from Samsung itself.
Author: Thomas Deehan, Contributor, Tech Advisor
Tom began covering tech all the way back in 2018, initially writing about tech deals for Trusted Reviews before working his way up to being the site's Deputy Editor. Now operating as a freelance writer, you can find Tom testing the latest smartphones, wearables, earbuds and more. In his spare time, you'll either find him trying to get through a backlog of books, games and TV shows, or trying to write his very own novel (if he's feeling productive).