Samsung isn’t putting all its eggs in the flagship basket this year. While the Galaxy S26 series dominates the headlines, two mid-range devices are quietly moving closer to release: the Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G.
Their appearance on Google Play Console confirms what leaks have been hinting at for weeks. These phones are real, they’re close, and they’re bringing some interesting spec choices to a market that badly needs affordable competence.
What We Know About the Galaxy A37 5G
The smaller sibling will run on Samsung’s Exynos 1480 chipset, paired with the Xclipse 530 GPU clocked at 1,300 MHz. At least seven regional variants are planned, including models for the US market. The listing shows 6 GB of RAM, though other configurations are likely.
What stands out is the inclusion of Android 16 out of the box. Samsung is shipping current software on mid-range hardware, which hasn’t always been the case.
The Galaxy A57 5G Goes Slightly Higher
This model gets the newer Exynos 1680 processor and Xclipse 550 GPU, running at a slightly lower 1,200 MHz. It starts at 8 GB of RAM based on the console listing, with six confirmed variants heading to different regions.
Again, Android 16 from launch. That matters more than people think when it comes to software support timelines.
The Real Question Is Price
Specs only tell part of the story. Samsung’s mid-range phones have been inconsistent in recent years, sometimes offering solid value and other times feeling overpriced against Chinese competitors.
The Exynos chips are capable but not universally loved. Performance will depend heavily on thermal management and real-world optimization, not just paper specifications.
Samsung hasn’t announced launch dates or pricing yet. Those details will determine whether these phones actually compete or just exist. The mid-range market doesn’t reward mediocrity anymore, and buyers have more options than ever.
