Samsung Unveils Galaxy A57 with 16% Performance Boost and 6-Year Android Support
Samsung held a presentation of two new mid-range smartphones — Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57.
As expected, the new models received modest updates compared to the previous generation, but the Galaxy A57 boasts a new Exynos 1680 chipset, which will provide a 16% increase in performance.
The new models will receive six years of Android updates and security patches, IP68 protection from water and dust, decent capacity batteries — 5000 mAh with 45W charging and support for proprietary AI features in the Galaxy ecosystem.
Specifications of Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57
| Model | Galaxy A37 | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm, 196 grams, IP68 | 161.5×76.8×6.9 mm, 179 grams, IP68 |
| Display | 6.7", 2340×1080, Super AMOLED, up to 120 Hz, brightness up to 1600 nits | 6.7", 2400×1080, Super AMOLED, up to 120 Hz, brightness up to 1600 nits |
| Chipset | 8-core Exynos 1480 | 8-core Exynos 1680, 4 nm |
| Memory | 6/8/12 GB RAM + 128/256 GB ROM | 8/12 GB RAM + 128/256/512 GB ROM |
| Cameras | 50 MP, f/1.8 (main), 8 MP, f/2.2 (wide-angle), 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro), 12 MP, f/2.2 (front) | 50 MP, f/1.8 (main), 12 MP, f/2.2 (wide-angle), 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro), 12 MP, f/2.2 (front) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, 45W charging |
| Connectivity | 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 | 5G, Bluetooth 6.0, Wi-Fi 6 |
| OS | Android 16, One UI 8.5, upgradeable to Android 22 | Android 16, One UI 8.5, upgradeable to Android 22 |
Galaxy A57 will be offered in Awesome Navy, Awesome Gray, Awesome Icyblue and Awesome Lilac colors:
Galaxy A37 5G — in Awesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Graygreen and Awesome White colors:
The smartphones will go on sale on April 10 (as indicated on the website, "in select markets") at a price of:
- Galaxy A37 — $450 for 6+128 GB
- Galaxy A57 — $550 for 8+128 GB.
Source: Samsung