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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Steve Hogarty

Samsung launches a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy S26

Both the A57 and A37 retain the same design as last year, albeit slightly slimmer and with thinner bezels - (The Independent/Samsung)

Samsung’s ultra-premium Galaxy S26 might grab all the headlines, but it’s the mid-range A-series phones that tend to offer the best value for money. Samsung has just unveiled its 2026 line-up: the sleek Galaxy A57 and the more affordable Galaxy A37.

Launching on 10 April, the new phones are bringing the brand’s much-touted “Awesome Intelligence” (that's Galaxy AI to you and me) to a more accessible price point. Both feature 6.7in screens, 120Hz displays, beefy 5,000mAh batteries that promise up to two days of use, and an upgraded IP68 water and dust resistance rating. Samsung is also promising six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates, meaning these mid-rangers could feasibly take you into the 2030s.

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