The next Samsung Galaxy A57 has left its mark again, this time in Geekbench, and confirms what many expected: Samsung will release the new Exynos 1680 in its flagship mid-range by 2026. The SM-A576B model sheet reveals that it will have its own SoC, 12 GB of RAM and Android 16 as a starting system, which puts it one step above the Galaxy A56 in raw power and ambition.
This new test comes months after the chip's first appearances in synthetic benchmarks and certifications, but now we have a fairly clear view of its internal configuration. With the data on the table, the Galaxy A57 aims to improve sustained performance and the gaming experience without sacrificing efficiency, although there are still many hardware details to be officially confirmed.
A look at the new Exynos 1680 of the Galaxy A57
According to the latest Geekbench entry, the Exynos 1680 It maintains the frequencies of the Exynos 1580, but completely reorganizes the distribution of cores. We are talking about an eight-core CPU in configuration 1+4+3: a “Prime” core at 2.91 GHz, four performance cores at 2.6 GHz and three high-efficiency cores at 1.95 GHz. Compared to the 1+3+4 of the Galaxy A56, Samsung adds an additional high-performance core and sacrifices an efficient one, opting for more performance in high-demand situations.
Various previous leaks also point to manufacturing in 4 nanometers already a GPU Xclipse 550 based on AMD technology, a generational leap compared to the Xclipse 540 of the Exynos 1580. On paper, we should see a notable increase in graphical performance and frame stability in demanding games, something key in a mid-range mobile that wants to boast value for money. It will be necessary to see if this promise translates into real results.
What the Geekbench scores tell us against the Galaxy A56
In this new test with Geekbench 6.5 for Androidthe Samsung Galaxy A57 reaches 1,311 points in single-core and 4,347 in multi-core. These are figures very close to those of the Exynos 1580 in single-core performance, but with a clear improvement when all the cores come into play. This increase fits well with the change to a 1+4+3 structure, designed precisely to push more in sustained tasks, heavy multitasking and apps that squeeze all the cores.
If we look at the Galaxy A56, its best records were around 1,350 points in single-core and just under 3,900 in multi-coreso the A57 jump seems to concentrate on the multi-core part. In everyday life, this should be especially noticeable when opening several applications simultaneously, in quick video edits, in generative artificial intelligence tasks executed locally on the device and, of course, in games that are already starting to pull many threads of execution.
A more ambitious Galaxy A57 in the mid-range
Beyond the processor, information remains scarce: they are expected an AMOLED screen at 120 Hza 5000 mAh battery and a set of cameras that is continuous with respect to the Galaxy A56but for now they are just forecasts based on the history of the series. What does seem clear is that Samsung wants the Galaxy A57 to be the reference model for those looking for a mid-range capable of lasting several years without suffering over time.
If Samsung maintains its usual calendar, everything points to a presentation of the Galaxy A57 in March 2026some twelve months after the arrival of the A56. By then we should know its design, cameras, memories and prices in detail. Meanwhile, this pass through Geekbench leaves us with an interesting feeling: the focus is on improving sustained performance and the real user experience rather than just inflating the numbers. Are you convinced by this change of approach in the A range or do you expect Samsung to risk a little more?
