Three years after discontinuing the Galaxy A73, signs point to a high-powered Galaxy A77—potentially bringing flagship-grade performance to the mid-premium segment.
A Surprise Resurrection: Galaxy A77 Surfaces Online
Samsung may be bringing back the A7x lineup, with the Galaxy A77 poised to succeed the Galaxy A73, which launched back in 2022. After a three-year absence, the appearance of an unannounced Samsung phone—model SM-A776B—in Geekbench’s database has sparked strong speculation.
- This model aligns with Samsung’s A-series naming convention, pointing clearly toward a Galaxy A77.
- If true, it marks the return of Samsung’s most premium A-series tier, sitting just below the Galaxy S series.
Exynos 2400 Power in a Mid-Range Phone?
What’s especially intriguing is the chipset powering this device. According to Geekbench data, the Galaxy A77 is using the Exynos S5E9865, which appears to be a variant of the Exynos 2400—the same chip found in the Galaxy S24 and S24 FE.
- 10-core CPU architecture:
– 3 Prime cores @ 2.78GHz
– 3 Performance cores @ 2.30GHz
– 4 Efficiency cores @ 1.82GHz - GPU: AMD RDNA-based Xclipse 940
- RAM: 8GB
- OS: Android 16 with One UI 8.x
With Geekbench scores of 1,673 (single-core) and 5,597 (multi-core), the A77 is shaping up to offer performance well above typical mid-range expectations—especially if these scores improve in production units.
What This Means for Samsung’s A-Series Strategy
Samsung’s decision to possibly revive the A7x line suggests a recalibration of its mid-premium strategy:
- The Galaxy A73 was the last of its tier, and its absence left a performance and feature gap between the A5x and S series.
- With a high-end chip like the Exynos 2400, the A77 could blur the line between mid-range and flagship devices—offering premium performance at a lower price point.
Launch Timeline and Companions
If the listing is accurate, the Galaxy A77 is expected to debut in the first half of 2026, likely alongside:
- Galaxy A57, powered by the Exynos 1680
- Galaxy A37, which is also rumored to launch around the same time
Samsung may be planning a cohesive lineup refresh, all running Android 16 out of the box, with upgraded connectivity like Bluetooth 6.1 and 45W fast charging on select models.
Could the Galaxy A77 Be the “Budget Flagship” Fans Want?
The A77, if real, is shaping up to be a fan-favorite in the making:
- Flagship-level Exynos chip
- Powerful GPU for gaming and media
- Solid memory and software foundation
- Expected to be priced competitively below Galaxy S series models
If Samsung prices it right and delivers strong cameras and build quality, the A77 could be the ultimate performance-value phone for 2026.
