The Galaxy A56 was the best-selling phone in Europe last year, with it and the A36 being two of the top 10 most popular phones in our database. It’s an impressive track record, but now the next generation is here to take the reins.
The Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 follow the same formula as their 2025 predecessors, but they have improved build quality and higher performance, as well as new camera and AI features.
The Samsung Galaxy A57 is powered by the Exynos 1680 chipset. It’s a 4nm chip with a new GPU, the Xclipse 550, and a more powerful NPU that delivers 19.6 TOPS (up from 14.7 TOPS on the 1580). The chip is paired with a 13% larger vapor chamber for better sustained performance.
Samsung Galaxy A57
The A57 stands out from its siblings due to its thin metal frame. Its thickness is 6.9 mm and weight is 179 grams, while the thickness of A56 is 7.4 mm and weight is 198 grams. New this year is an improved submersion rating, giving the phone an IP68 rating. The A37 is also rated IP68 (up from IP67 on both 2025 models).
The Samsung Galaxy A37 sticks with the plastic build and the same overall dimensions as before, at 7.4mm thickness and 196 grams.
Both phones run on a 5,000mAh battery with 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0, which can charge 0-60% in 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy A37
The Galaxy A37 is powered by the Exynos 1480, a chipset we’ve previously seen on the A55 (from 2024). There are four memory configurations: 6/128GB, 8/128GB, 8/256GB and 12/256GB.
The Galaxy A57 is a higher-performance option with a newer chipset (up to 2 generations), larger vapor chamber and better memory options: 8/128GB, 8/256GB, 12/256GB and 12/512GB. Note that some options may not be available in your region.
The A57 puts some of that extra performance to use for the camera. For example, the Best Face feature supports more photos and continuous shooting. It also features Auto Trim, which makes video editing simple. The Object Eraser has been tuned to produce more natural results, while the Voice Recorder app boasts a new voice transcription feature.
Both phones have 6.7″ Super AMOLED displays with 1080p+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The protective glass hasn’t been officially named in the press release, but we’re pretty sure it’s Gorilla Glass Victus+.
Both have 50MP main cameras with an f/1.8 lens and improved nitography (Samsung’s low-light mode) for photos and videos. They also have similar selfie cameras with a 12MP sensor and an f/2.2 lens.
The A57 has a higher resolution ultra-wide camera, 12MP versus 8MP on the A37. Both have the same 5MP macro camera as a third module on the back.
As expected, the phones will launch with One UI 8.5/Android 16 and will be kept running through major OS updates for 6 years. It also includes security patches.
The Samsung Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 will be available from April 9 or 10 (varies by region). In the US, the A37 will be priced starting at $450, while the base A57 option will cost $550. Prices in Europe are €430 and €530 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy A57 Colors: Awesome Navy, Awesome Grey, Awesome Iceblue and Awesome Lilac
Samsung Galaxy A37 colors: Awesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Greygreen and Awesome White
Both have four colors to choose from, but they are not the same color. The A57 is available in Awesome Navy, Awesome Grey, Awesome Icyblue and Awesome Lilac, while the A37 comes in Awesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Greygreen and Awesome White.