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Samsung appears to be quietly testing the next A-series phone. Firmware references for the Galaxy A57 have surfaced on Samsung's internal servers and in device registries, offering the clearest sign yet that a 2026 successor to the popular A56 is in development.
Firmware sighting: SM-A576 shows A57 is active in labs
Curious entries labelled SM-A576 and SM-A576B have been discovered on Samsung's firmware test servers. Those model numbers map to the likely Galaxy A57 family, with the 'B' suffix typically indicating international variants. An X (formerly Twitter) user first flagged the files, and the same identifier appeared in the IMEI database last month — two separate breadcrumbs that point to real-world testing rather than pure rumor.
What this means for specs and performance
Early reports suggest the A57 could ship with Samsung's upcoming Exynos 1680 chipset. Initial benchmark leaks are mixed and, in some cases, underwhelming — but preliminary numbers rarely reflect the final tuned experience. Firmware sightings usually precede hardware optimizations, carrier certifications, and regional variants, so the chip picture can still change before launch.
- Model numbers: SM-A576 / SM-A576B spotted on firmware servers and IMEI lists.
- Possible SoC: Exynos 1680 under development and tied to A57 rumors.
- Benchmarks: Early tests exist but are inconclusive and likely preliminary.
When might Samsung release the A57?
If Samsung follows last year’s cadence, the A57 could arrive around March 2026 — roughly a year after the A56. That timeline is speculative: Samsung’s launch schedule adapts to market conditions, component supply and strategic decisions. Still, firmware activity now puts a plausible 2026 release window within reach.
Will the A57 reach the US market?
The A5x series has had a hit-and-miss relationship with the U.S. market in recent years. The A56 eventually made it stateside, but often after delays. Since the firmware entries show an international B model, there’s reason for optimism, but no confirmation yet for a U.S. variant. Stay tuned — carrier certifications and additional model numbers will reveal more.
We’ll keep monitoring Samsung’s servers and public registries for further leaks and certification updates. Expect more concrete information on specs, performance tuning, and global availability as tests progress.
Source: sammobile
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