Galaxy A57 5G Certified for 45W Charging Support

Samsung's upcoming midrange smartphone, the Galaxy A57 5G, has surfaced in a Chinese regulatory filing that indicates support for 45W wired charging, a speed that exceeds the rumored capabilities of the company's next-generation base flagship model.

The device, identified by model number SMA5760, appeared on China's 3C certification authority website, which tests products for safety and compatibility standards. The listing specifies charging profiles of 10V at 4.5A and 15V at 3A, confirming a maximum of 45W. This certification process often precedes official announcements, providing early insight into hardware features. The Galaxy A57 5G is expected to launch in March 2026, following the pattern of its predecessors, the Galaxy A56 and A55, which debuted in early March of their respective years.

In contrast, recent leaks about the Galaxy S26 series suggest that the base model and the S26 Plus will stick with 25W wired charging, the same limit seen on the current Galaxy S25 base model. While the Galaxy S26 Ultra is anticipated to support faster speeds, potentially matching or exceeding 45W, the standard variants appear poised to lag behind the midrange A57 in this area. Samsung...