Galaxy A58 and A38: Release Date, Price & Camera Leaks

Samsung Galaxy A58 and Galaxy A38 are expected to be mid-range phones from Samsung which will succeed Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37, respectively, in 2027. There are far fewer leaks on these phones compared to the Galaxy S27 series phones since they're expected after the S27 series. The Galaxy A58 and Galaxy A38 leaks so far indicate that Samsung may reuse the camera setup from their predecessors on these phones.

It’s worth mentioning that Samsung hasn’t confirmed anything about the Galaxy A58 and Galaxy A38 at this point. We've listed the source and date of each leak and marked our own guesses. Last checked: November 12, 2026. For the phones on sale now, see our Galaxy A57 and A37 camera guide.

When will the Galaxy A58 and A38 be released?

Dutch website GalaxyClub, which has a decent track record with Samsung leaks, believes the Galaxy A58 and Galaxy A38 will land in March or April 2027 (via Notebookcheck). For context, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 on March 25, 2026, and the two went on sale the following month, on April 9 in the US. There are no other leaks about launch dates yet.

Samsung could well introduce a slimmer line-up of mid-rangers next year, though. During its earnings call on October 29, Samsung said it expects to launch fewer entry-level and mid-range devices in 2027 as component prices go up (via Android Authority), and ETNews reported that Samsung cut Galaxy A-series shipments for the final quarter of this year by around 20 percent. The A58 and A38 have already leaked, and the A58 has been through certification, so they look safe, but the range around them may shrink.

How much will the Galaxy A58 and A38 cost?

No prices have leaked, but GalaxyClub expects another increase and anticipates that the most affordable Galaxy A38 may exceed $500 in the US (via Notebookcheck).

Samsung increased prices on Galaxy A-series phones in the US back in October. For instance, the Galaxy A37 debuted at $449 but currently retails for $489.99. Similarly, the Galaxy A57 originally launched at $549.99, but its price has since risen to $599.99. Memory chips have significantly increased in price this year, which is also the main reason Samsung is expected to raise prices on the Galaxy S27 range, and will probably push the Galaxy A58 up as well. If that happens, the Galaxy A58 will come even closer in price to the Galaxy S26 FE ($699.99), which at least has a 3x telephoto camera. The A series still doesn't.

Galaxy A58 and A38 leaked specs

There's one inconsistency in the leaks. GalaxyClub listed a 12MP ultrawide for the A38, but also said its cameras are the same as the A37's, which has an 8MP ultrawide. SammyGuru reads that as 8MP, and so would we until a second source says otherwise.

Cameras: no new hardware, again

GalaxyClub said on October 14 that Samsung’s next Galaxy A58 will keep the same camera setup as the Galaxy A57: a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera, 5MP macro camera and 12MP selfie camera (via Notebookcheck and Android Authority). The following day, GalaxyClub reported the same for the Galaxy A38.

Neither phone is expected to get a telephoto camera, and GalaxyClub didn’t name the sensors, so there’s a slim chance that at least one of them will be new. Tech Advisor and Android Authority think new sensors are unlikely while memory prices stay high.

The macro camera is probably going to remain the weakest link, but hopefully Samsung will improve the image and video processing algorithms, as it did last year. The Galaxy A57 had the same cameras as the Galaxy A56, but Samsung tweaked the image processing, which resulted in reduced shutter lag and no more blur when switching between the main and ultrawide cameras. The good news is that the 50MP main camera sensor should continue to take good pictures during the day, since it’s pretty large (1/1.56 inches; about the same size as the main camera sensors in the Galaxy S26 and S26+). The bad news is that the Galaxy A58 will be the eighth Galaxy A5x phone in a row to get a macro camera, as Samsung introduced this camera in the Galaxy A51 back in 2020.

If you're picking one of these phones (or you already have an A37/A57), it's good to keep these in mind:

• Don’t bother with the 5MP macro camera, as you’ll get better results zooming in 2x (while standing a little further away) with the main camera. Images taken with the macro camera often suffer from poor lighting and lack detail compared to 2x shots from a bit further away with the main camera.
• Portraits: Use 2x. There’s no dedicated telephoto camera on the A57, but 2x is essentially a crop from the high-resolution 50MP main camera and image quality is still pretty good at this level of zoom.
• Use the ultrawide in daylight and switch to the main camera indoors and at night. The ultrawide's small sensor and fixed focus struggle when the light drops.
• Save 50MP mode for bright, still scenes you plan to crop. GSMArena found the A57's 50MP photos somewhat soft, so the default 12MP setting is better most of the time.

The Samsung macro photography guide and portrait mode guide cover everything in more detail and these will work for all A-series phones.

Battery and charging

Rated at 45W according to a certification listing uncovered by @ZionsAnvin, the A58 will charge just as quickly as the A57 and faster than even the 25W Galaxy S26. No word yet on its battery capacity, though.

GalaxyClub says the A38's battery is rated at 5,882mAh and will likely be sold as 6,000mAh. That's about 20% more than the A37's 5,000mAh (via Notebookcheck). If you’re often on the go or take a lot of photos, this could prove to be a more valuable upgrade than a new ultrawide.

Should you wait for the A58 or buy an A57 now?

• If you're buying mainly for the camera, there's little reason to wait. According to the leaks, photos from the A58 and A38 will be comparable to those from the A57 and A37, and you'll probably be able to pick up a discount on the older models once the new ones come out.
• If battery life is a priority, the A38 might be worth waiting for. It's reported to pack about a fifth more battery than the A37.
• If you have an A56 or A57, there's no camera reason to upgrade to an A58. Those with an A55 or older may be interested in the speedier A57, which will also receive more years of software support.
• Those after a zoom camera should look outside the A series. The Galaxy S26 FE has a 3x telephoto for $699.99 and wasn't part of Samsung's October price rise.

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