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The Galaxy A17 5G is available in black, Blue, and gray. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G rocks a new design and OIS as it gets a quiet launch in Europe

The Galaxy A17 5G seems to have received a quiet launch as a few retailers in Europe now have the phone available for purchase. The new budget smartphone brings a refreshed design, improved protection, and an upgraded primary came...

Habeeb Onawole, 05 Aug 2025 17:18

The Galaxy A17 will run the same SoC as the Galaxy A16 pictured here (image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy A17 Geekbench listing confirms no SoC upgrade

The Galaxy A17 has shown up on Geekbench with the same Exynos SoC found on its last-gen counterpart. It has 6 GB of RAM and runs Android 15.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jul 2025 17:11

The Galaxy A55 5G. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G tipped to get Android 16 beta soon

The Galaxy A55 5G is a mid-range, previous-generation Samsung smartphone. Despite that, it is now tipped to become eligible for the OEM's latest version of Android before the end of 2025. It has apparently been spotted on a benchm...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2025 16:32

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy A56 to get One UI 8 soon

The Galaxy A56 is probably Samsung's most successful mid-range smartphone by far. So it will come as welcome news for many that the company has commenced internal testing of its proprietary One UI 8 user interface. Android 16 will...

Matthias Zellmer, 27 Jun 2025 12:20

Samsung Galaxy A56 vs. Google Pixel 9a (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Google Pixel 9a: Not always a better choice than the Samsung Galaxy A56

The Samsung Galaxy A56 is somewhat of a benchmark in the mid-range segment. Even if the Pixel 9a does some things better, the Samsung still has some mentionable selling points. We have detailed the most important differences betwe...

Daniel Schmidt, 22 Jun 2025 17:07

The Galaxy A56 5G is available to buy in Africa, Asia, and Europe. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung's Galaxy A56 5G might soon launch in the US

Samsung is reportedly developing the firmware for a US version of the Galaxy A56, hinting at the phone eventually being officially sold in North America. However, there are no details yet about availability and pricing.

Habeeb Onawole, 14 Jun 2025 16:43

Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup (Image Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung Galaxy phone owners can score free Perplexity Pro

Are you a Samsung mobile device owner? There’s a great opportunity for you. A one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro, an advanced AI search tool valued at $200, is now available for free for your Samsung Galaxy phone. This offers...

Jean Leon, 11 Jun 2025 14:17

Samsung Galaxy A34 Silver (Image Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Affordable Samsung Galaxy A34 gets blessed with One UI 7

Your Samsung Galaxy A34 is getting a major upgrade. One UI 7, built on Android 15, is now rolling out. This update brings a plethora of new features and improvements to Samsung's popular budget device. Keep an eye out, as global a...

Jean Leon, 09 Jun 2025 14:16

Samsung Galaxy A16 (Image Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Galaxy A17 tipped to bring OIS to Samsung's affordable lineup

Rumors suggest Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A17 might include optical image stabilization (OIS). This means sharper, shake-free photos could soon be a standard feature on one of Samsung's most affordable phones, truly enhancing your ...

Jean Leon, 04 Jun 2025 14:04

The Samsung Galaxy A26, Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Samsung Galaxy A smartphones in 2025: Galaxy A56, A36, A26 and A16 in comparison

CheckMag While Samsung has streamlined its mid-range smartphone lineup in recent years, the company still offers many different devices in that price range. Therefore, we take a closer look at the differences by comparing the Galaxy A06, A...

Daniel Schmidt, 23 May 2025 21:37

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: The king of the mid-range may be faltering

The Samsung Galaxy A56 features lots of updates, which include new AI functions. Aside from a faster SoC and brighter display, Samsung has additionally given its phone faster charging as well as dual-eSIM support. Is this enough?

Daniel Schmidt, 23 May 2025 13:59

The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is available in black, white and mint green. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G verdict: Reliable daily driver

The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G scored very well in our review with solid overall performance, which is primarily due to its strong mid-range specs. Minor flaws are to be expected, but there's hardly anything to complain about in terms ...

Manuel Masiero, 16 May 2025 19:47

Samsung Galaxy A55 (Image Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Galaxy A55 closer to getting One UI 7 as Korea-exclusive version receives it

The Galaxy Quantum 5, an ultra-secure version of the Galaxy A55 exclusive to South Korea, is now receiving One UI 7. So, everything points to the company starting the rollout for the standard Galaxy A55 very soon.

Jean Leon, 07 May 2025 14:05

The Galaxy A36 has Gorill Glass Victus+ on both sides. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung's Galaxy A36 drops to $339.99 (from $400) for a limited time

Just a few weeks after hitting store shelves, Samsung's Galaxy A36 can now be purchased for a bit less. Sporting a refreshed design, a larger and brighter display, faster charging, and longer software support, it makes for a good ...

Habeeb Onawole, 14 Apr 2025 02:49

The Pixel 9a in the flesh. (Image Source: Sahil Karoul)

Google Pixel 9a outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 in hands-on benchmark runs ahead of launch

The Google Pixel 9a has now paid visits to popular benchmarks Geekbench and AnTuTu ahead of its official debut. The phone delivers performance mostly on par with its Pixel 9 siblings, guaranteeing it an advantage over its Samsung ...

Ricci Rox, 16 Mar 2025 08:09

Samsung has officially shown off the Galaxy A36 at MWC 2025 (image source: Notebookcheck)

MWC 2025 | Galaxy A36 official with Snapdragon SoC, 45 Watt fast charging and no expandable storage

The Samsung Galaxy S36 has officially been shown off at MWC 2025. It ditches its predecessor's Exynos SoC for a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, upgrades the fast charging on its 5,000 mAh to 45 Watts and lets you record HDR video using the 12...

Anil Ganti, 02 Mar 2025 00:00

Samsung might have finally confirmed One UI 7's release dates for many older Galaxy phones. (Image source: Techdroider)

Samsung One UI 7: Rollout plan leaks for many older Galaxy S, Galaxy Z and Galaxy A phones

It’s somewhat of a leak, but not entirely, as the information originates from a Samsung branch in Europe. Samsung is set to roll out Android 15 and One UI 7 to many older Galaxy phones, later than what we typically anticipate from...

Alexander Fagot, 26 Feb 2025 12:15

The Galaxy A56 will receive six major software updates, which is a rarity in the mid-range segment (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms 6 years of Android updates for Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 smartphones

Samsung is preparing to launch three new mid-range smartphones, all of which will apparently get six major Android updates, which has now been confirmed in an official teaser video.

Hannes Brecher, 24 Feb 2025 21:51

The Samsung Galaxy A06 5G has made its debut in India and it brings notable upgrades over the 4G variant. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A06 5G launches with 90Hz display, Dimensity 6300, and a promise of 4 OS upgrades

The Galaxy A06 5G is the first Galaxy A0 model with 5G support. However, it isn't just the Galaxy A04 4G with a 5G modem as the new phone packs a higher refresh rate, better build, and longer software support.

Habeeb Onawole, 19 Feb 2025 17:43

A "Galaxy A26" render. (Image source: Evan Blass/@MysteryLupin)

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G tipped to launch with expandable storage following FCC leak

The Galaxy A26 5G will debut as a smartphone that might rock a feature Samsung has cut out of its premium Android smartphones for generations, according to its Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documentation. It is also dest...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2025 18:33

The Galaxy A15. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy A15 4G spotted running Android 15 - with a caveat

The Galaxy A15 4G is one of Samsung's most humbly-spec'd Android smartphones of 2024, yet will upgrade to the OEM's latest One UI 7 software soon, according to some new leaks. It is backed to confer new features such as the Now Ba...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2025 17:18

The Galaxy A16 5G. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G shows up in Supported Devices list ahead of launch

Samsung is thought to launch the Galaxy F16 5G soon, as it has now appeared on a widely-used database of smartphones in advance of this event. The device has also popped up on Geekbench with the same SoC as the theoretically cheap...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2025 17:55

The Galaxy A36 is thought to look like this. (Image source: Giznext x OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G draws closer to launch in US with FCC approval

The Galaxy A36 5G is thought to launch as the cheapest Android smartphone to support Samsung's 45W Super Fast Charging in 2025. Now, it might not be too long until we find out for sure, as it has joined its A56 5G sibling on the F...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2025 17:51

A "Galaxy A36". (Image source: Giznext x OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G spotted in more certifications prior to launch

The Galaxy A36 5G is thought to launch with a significant charging upgrade compared to its predecessor in 2025. Now, its alleged model number has popped up in more documentation prior to its launch. The device also now seems to ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Feb 2025 20:50

The Galaxy A55. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G tipped to be smarter, yet less repair-friendly, than forebear

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is expected to launch soon as an Android smartphones with one of the most important upgrades to be conferred on its series to date in 2025. It will have nothing to do with its reparability, according to a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2025 16:48

The "new" Moto G. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G (2025) goes live in the US with 5G and headphone jack for Dolby Atmos audio

The Motorola Moto G (2025) has been released to the US market to do battle with the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at the same ~$200 price-point with Android 15 and a 120Hz punch-hole display. The vegan leather-covered handset might be the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2025 15:10

Samsung Galaxy F16 and M16 5G tipped to launch in India soon following official leak

The selection of affordable Android smartphones with 5G from Samsung in India seems poised to expand substantially with the launch of the Galaxy M16 and the Galaxy F16. Both devices are thought to be powered by the same mid-range ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2025 20:23

A "Galaxy A56 5G" render. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G hits FCC with faster charging and Wi-Fi 6

The Galaxy A56 5G seems to be on track to launch soon, having secured approval for sale from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The new leak apparently confirms a number of details about the upcoming Android smartphone, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2025 20:18

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's sturdy plastic case feels good to the touch thanks to its rounded edges, and it also looks stylish. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: A handy everyday smartphone for under $200

An affordable smartphone that is supplied with updates for a long time—these two things don't usually go together. However, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G proves that this is possible. The budget phone costs less than $200 and comes wi...

Manuel Masiero, 21 Jan 2025 15:49

A "Galaxy A36" render. (Image source: GizNext)

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G tipped to debut in US with generational charging upgrade

The Galaxy A36 5G is now backed to be one of a range of smartphones that will boot Android 15 out of the box that Samsung will bring to the US market, thanks to its latest leaks. They also purport to confirm some more of the devic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2025 16:40

The Samsung Galaxy A56 looks tweaks the isolated triple camera design of former Galaxy A devices. (Image source: TENAA)

Galaxy A56 shown in TENAA photos, confirms camera redesign and metal frame

Photos from the Chinese telecom certification authority TENAA show off the upcoming Galaxy A56's new camera design. The module displayed in the photos blends old and new Samsung camera designs, retaining the triple camera style of...

Sam Medley, 10 Jan 2025 19:11

The Galaxy A16 5G comes with perks in the US. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's Galaxy A16 5G arrives in the US for $199 with perks

First announced in October 2024, the Galaxy A16 5G will be available in the US later this month. The budget smartphone brings a mildly refreshed design, an Exynos processor, and software support that puts rivals to shame.

Habeeb Onawole, 03 Jan 2025 01:23

The Galaxy A56 5G will have a new rear camera design. (Image source: Android Headlines)

Renders provide an early look at Samsung's Galaxy A56 premium midranger and its redesigned camera island

The Galaxy A56 isn't expected to arrive until the end of Q1 2025, but a leak has revealed the design of the mid-range smartphone. The phone will largely look like its predecessor, but sport a redesigned camera housing on the back.

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Nov 2024 12:24

Samsung Galaxy A56 tied to long-awaited charging upgrade in new leak

The Galaxy A56 5G is projected to launch as a mid-range Android smartphone with potentially significant upgrades compared to its predecessor. They finally include a wired charging speed boost, according to a new leak. Presuming it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2024 20:44

Various Galaxy smartphones are affected by a software bug. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt, Notebookcheck)

Users are advised to act quickly: Software update paralyzes Samsung Galaxy smartphones, threatens loss of data and account access

Numerous Samsung smartphones are currently affected by a major software error that is rendering them unusable. There are ways to prevent the error from occurring and also ways to fix it.

Silvio Werner, 04 Oct 2024 14:26

The Galaxy A15 5G. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A16 tipped to launch with IP54 rating and display size upgrade

More details on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and its 4G/LTE-only variant have now reportedly leaked out. Both devices are said to have much in common with their A15 forebears - except for the enlarged displays and possibly unpreceden...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Oct 2024 19:30

The Galaxy A35 5G is available to buy in Lilac and Navy in the US. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Galaxy A35 gets a 25% discount on Amazon

The Galaxy A35 5G is a pretty nice budget smartphone with a premium build and software support that rivals the competition. Now, it is even easier to recommend with Amazon offering $100 off its regular price, albeit for a limited ...

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Aug 2024 14:04

Samsung Galaxy A06 debuts with Android 14, 90Hz display and 25W charger for ~$130

Samsung has brought the latest iteration of its Key Island design to Vietnam in the form of the Galaxy A06. Nevertheless, the 4G/LTE-only smartphone still looks and performs almost exactly like its predecessor, with its most cruci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2024 18:21

The Galaxy F14 5G. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G tipped to launch with Exynos and non-Exynos versions

The Galaxy A16 is thought to arrive as one of Samsung's cheapest next-gen 5G smartphones. A second version of the device seems to have cropped up in a new leaks: one with the Exynos processor of a pre-existing forebear rather than...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2024 15:57

Asanuma unveils APL-MS200 200x smartphone microscope with ring lights. (Image source: Asanuma)

Asanuma unveils Apexel APL-MS200 200x smartphone microscope with ring lights

Asanuma has unveiled the Apexel APL-MS200 200x smartphone microscope with ring lights. The microscope uses multiple high-brightness and UV LED lights and a polarizing filter for crisp photos of fine details. No dedicated app is re...

David Chien, 08 Aug 2024 01:43

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G tipped to launch with SoC upgrade following new leak

Samsung's ~$150 Android smartphone will be back in 2025 with a new version that might have improved performance compared to the existing Galaxy A15 5G. A device with a potentially appropriate model number has popped up on Geekbenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2024 17:41

Samsung's One UI 7.0 update goes into beta testing on July 29th, as per previous rumors. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's upcoming One UI 7 will not feature iPhone's 'Dynamic Island' design, tipster says

Renowned tipster @UniverseIce denied the rumor that Apple's 'Dynamic Island' design is coming to Samsung's upcoming One UI 7.0 beta update. He further stated that the elliptical status bar notification design, that originally led ...

Anubhav Sharma, 28 Jul 2024 03:09

The renders depict the Samsung Galaxy A06 with a smooth, glossy back finish. (Source: @OnLeaks x GizNext)

Samsung Galaxy A06 leaks via renders, revealing dual cameras, teardrop notch and side-mounted fingerprint scanner

Samsung Galaxy A06 renders have surfaced, showcasing a compact and minimalist design. The device has a flat frame, a dual rear camera setup, and a teardrop notch display. Expected specifications include a MediaTek Helio G85 proces...

Anubhav Sharma, 27 Jul 2024 10:28

The first beta of One UI 7.0 might show up on July 29 with major visual design tweaks (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung One UI 7.0 leaked screenshots show major UI changes ahead of rumored July 29 beta release

Leaked screenshots of Samsung's One UI 7.0 give us a glimpse of the major UI overhaul coming to Galaxy devices. The images reveal a shift towards more round visual elements, alongside a potential separation of quick settings and n...

Ashish Singh, 26 Jul 2024 18:39

The Samsung Exynos 1580 SoC has shown up on Geekbench for the first time (image source: Notebookcheck)

Exynos 1580: Samsung Galaxy A56's SoC makes Geekbench debut with new Xclipse GPU and 17% faster CPU performance

Samsung's upcoming mid-range SoC, the Exynos 1580, has shown up on Geekbench. It performs 17% faster than the Exynos 1480 in single-core performance and 9% faster in multi-core.

Anil Ganti, 26 Jul 2024 14:38

Samsung reportedly developing Dynamic Island-like feature for One UI 7 (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's next UI update could bring Dynamic Island to Android

Samsung's upcoming One UI 7, based on Android 15, may feature a Dynamic Island-like interface. The update reportedly aims to incorporate functionality similar to Apple's Dynamic Island and Live Activities, potentially enhancing Sa...

Nathan Ali, 25 Jul 2024 13:53