Samsung has just presented the Galaxy A37 5G and the Galaxy A57 5Gtheir new mid-range benchmarks for 2026. They are not revolutionary, but they do not pretend to be either: the A series has been offering a solid proposal at a reasonable price for years, and this generation follows that philosophy… although with a somewhat tighter pocketbook than before.
In the United States, the A37 departs from $449.99 and the A57 of $549.99compared to the $400 that the Galaxy A36 cost last year. In Spain they will be available from April 10although Samsung has not yet officially confirmed its price in the European market.
Galaxy A37: the most affordable access to the new A series
He Galaxy A37 5G It is the entry model of this generation. Mount the processor Exynos 14806 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, enough for everyday use but without fanfare. Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen 120Hz It now arrives with a maximum brightness of 1,900 nits, a notable improvement over the 1,200 nits of the Galaxy A36. In cameras, it offers a main 50 MP with OISan 8 MP wide angle and a 5 MP macro.
Regarding the design, it maintains the Gorilla Glass Victus Plus glass on the front and back, but retains the plastic frame. Of course, he debuts with IP68 resistancewhich represents a significant leap over last year's IP67. The battery 5,000 mAh with 45W charging complete a competent file, without any big fuss.
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G technical sheet
- Screen: 6.7″ Super AMOLED FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080), 120 Hz, 1,900 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
- Processor: Samsung Exynos 1480 (octa-core, 2.75 GHz)
- RAM/Storage: 6GB RAM, 128GB
- rear cameras: 50 MP f/1.8 (OIS) + 8 MP wide angle + 5 MP macro
- front camera: 12MP f/2.2
- Battery: 5,000 mAh, 45W fast charging
- Software: One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates
- Connectivity: 5G, WiFi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 2.0
- Endurance: IP68
- Dimensions: 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4mm, 196g
- Colors: Dark green, Lavender, White
- Price (US): from $449.99 (6/128GB)
Galaxy A57: the leap in quality within the mid-range
He Galaxy A57 5G go up a step with him Exynos 1680more powerful, and 8 GB of RAM. The screen takes a step forward with a panel Super AMOLED Plus with thinner bezels, same 6.7-inch diagonal but with better visual quality. In cameras, the key difference is in the wide angle, which here goes up to 12MPand in the ability to switch between lenses without that annoying blurry transition effect. Releases too aluminum framea detail that is noticeable both in the hand and in the durability.
Both models arrive with One UI 8.5 on Android 16 standard, six years of updates, improvements to Circle to Search and the new Bixby with Gemini. What they do not bring, and what is striking, is the Quick Share support with AirDrop present in the Galaxy S26nor will there be a Galaxy A27 that covers the entry segment like the A26 5G did in 2025.
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G technical sheet
- Screen: 6.7″ Super AMOLED Plus FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080), 120 Hz, 1,900 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
- Processor: Samsung Exynos 1680 (octa-core, 2.9 GHz)
- RAM/Storage: 8GB RAM, 256GB
- rear cameras: 50 MP f/1.8 (OIS) + 12 MP wide angle + 5 MP macro
- front camera: 12MP f/2.2
- Battery: 5,000 mAh, 45W fast charging
- Software: One UI 8.5 (Android 16), 6 years of updates
- Connectivity: 5G, WiFi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 2.0
- Endurance: IP68
- Frame: aluminum
- Dimensions: 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9mm, 179g
- Colors: Dark blue, Grey, Light blue, Lilac
- Price (US): from $549.99 (8/256GB)
With the increase in prices compared to Galaxy A36 and A56Is Samsung's A series still the smartest option in the mid-range, or is it starting to lose ground to the competition?
