Samsung has unveiled its latest midrange smartphones, the Galaxy A57 and A37, both featuring enhancements like IP68 water-resistance and improved AI capabilities. The A57, experiencing more significant upgrades, is now thinner, lighter, and sports a narrower display bezel. However, these devices arrive with a $50 price increase compared to their predecessors.
The Galaxy A57 is priced at $549.99, competing with the $499 Google Pixel 10A and $599 iPhone 17E. It boasts a slender 6.9mm thickness and weighs just 179g, maintaining its Gorilla Glass Victus+ and metal frame, yet only available in navy blue in the US, with additional color options elsewhere.
The A57’s water-resistance has improved from IP67 to IP68, and the display bezel is reduced for a sleeker look. Internal updates are modest, with upgrades to a larger cooling chamber and a newer Exynos 1680 chip, promising enhanced performance and photo processing.
Meanwhile, the $449.99 Galaxy A37 retains a 7.4mm thickness and 196g weight. Aesthetically similar to the A57, its main differences are a slightly bulkier form and a plastic frame. It comes in various colors, including charcoal, gray-green, white, and lavender, and features upgrades like an Exynos 1480 chip, a new 50-megapixel main camera, and a 1900 nit peak brightness display.
Both models sport 5,000mAh batteries, 45W charging, dual AI assistant options, and voice AI transcription. However, they lack wireless charging and won’t receive Gemini’s task automation feature. They will receive six years of Android OS and security updates.
The Galaxy A57 is available in 8+128GB, 8+256GB, and 12+512GB configurations, starting at $549.99. The A37 offers 6+128GB and 8+256GB options, starting at $449.99. Sales begin in the US on April 9th and in the UK from April 10th.
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