Samsung launches Galaxy A37, A57 with slimmer bezels, Ambient Island

Brahm Daniel Verano
Samsung announces the Galaxy A37 and A57 in the Philippines. (Image credit: Brahm Daniel Verano, Tekku Philippines)

Smartphone giant Samsung has announced both the Galaxy A37 5G and A57 5G in the Philippines, bringing a brand-new mid-range duo to the Galaxy A family, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

The two new devices from Samsung introduces a redesign of the camera layout called the "Ambient Island," embracing a translucent aesthetic for the camera bump. Backed by Gorilla Glass Victus+, both the Galaxy A37 and A57 sport an even slimmer design and bezel compared to previous models.

Both the Galaxy A37 and A57 are IP68-certified for water and dust resistance. (Image credit: Brahm Daniel Verano, Tekku Philippines)

Meanwhile, Samsung's advanced AI capabilities can also be found on the two new models, including the enhanced Circle-to-Search (for quick Google results), Awesome Voice Transcription (for automated transcription of audio recordings), and Awesome Visual Editing (for AI-guided photo editing).

The Ambient Island design found on the Galaxy A37 and A57. (Image credit: Brahm Daniel Verano, Tekku Philippines)

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Specifications

  • DISPLAY: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,900-nits peak brightness
  • PROCESSOR: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
  • GPU: Samsung Xclipse 530
  • ROM: 128GB, 256GB
  • RAM: 8GB
  • OS: Android 16 (OneUI 8.5)
  • FRONT CAMERA: 12MP
  • REAR CAMERA: 50MP primary with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide, and 5MP macro
  • BATTERY: 5,000mAh with 45W charging
  • BIOMETRICS: Fingerprint
  • COLORS: Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Graygreen, Awesome White, Awesome Lavender
  • CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi 6
  • OTHER FEATURES: IP68 certification
  • PRICE: PHP 25,990 (8GB + 128GB), PHP 27,990 (8GB + 256GB)
The Galaxy A37 in Awesome Lavender color. (Image credit: Brahm Daniel Verano, Tekku Philippines)

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Specifications

  • DISPLAY: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,900-nits peak brightness
  • PROCESSOR: Samsung Exynos 1680 (4nm)
  • GPU: Samsung Xclipse 550
  • ROM: 128GB, 256GB
  • RAM: 8GB, 12GB
  • OS: Android 16 (OneUI 8.5)
  • FRONT CAMERA: 12MP
  • REAR CAMERA: 50MP primary with OIS, 12MP ultra-wide, and 5MP macro
  • BATTERY: 5,000mAh with 45W charging
  • BIOMETRICS: Fingerprint
  • COLORS: Awesome Gray, Awesome Navy, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac
  • CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0
  • OTHER FEATURES: IP68 certification
  • PRICE: PHP 28,990 (8GB + 128GB), PHP 30,990 (8GB + 256GB), PHP 37,990 (12GB + 512GB)

Pricing & Availability

Pricing information of the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 are as follows:

Samsung Galaxy A37

  • 8GB + 128GB: PHP 25,990
  • 8GB + 256GB: PHP 27,990 (PHP 26,490 introductory price)

Samsung Galaxy A57

  • 8GB + 128GB: PHP 28,990
  • 8GB + 256GB: PHP 30,990 (PHP 29,490 introductory price)
  • 12GB + 512GB: PHP 37,990

Both devices are now available in authorized Samsung stores nationwide, with freebies include a travel adapter (worth PHP 1,190) and a phone case (worth PHP 990), alongside a Samsung Care+ warranty for two (2) years.

Meanwhile, 256GB variants for both models come with an additional PHP 1,500 off for a limited time.

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Brahm Daniel Verano
Brahm Daniel Verano
Brahm Daniel Verano is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Tekku Philippines. He is a consumer technology journalist with more than a half a decade of smartphone coverage and gadget reviewing experience in between since 2019. Prior to founding Tekku, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of androidist. During his stay at androidist, he was among a few who have reviewed the first OnePlus tablet and has attended major tech events held locally, including Galaxy Unpacked. He also has written for Assortedge and Explained PH, sharing his tech coverage in the local scene. He is currently taking up a Bachelor of Science in Information and Technology at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. He can be reached at brahm@tekku.ph or @liafourte on X.

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