Galaxy A58 Clears China Certification Ahead of Launch
Samsung's next mid-range Galaxy phone has passed China's 3C certification, pointing to a launch expected around March 2027.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
The Samsung Galaxy A58 passed China's 3C certification on November 3, 2026, listed under model number SM-A5860. Samsung has not announced an official launch date for the 5G smartphone.
Why it matters
Regulatory certifications typically precede a device's market release, giving buyers early signals about specifications and availability. The filings and leaks so far indicate the Galaxy A58 will be a mid-range 5G device that follows the Galaxy A57.
The 3C database lists the Galaxy A58 at 45W wired charging (15V/3A), with a 50-megapixel primary, 12-megapixel ultrawide and 5-megapixel macro camera array, per the leaked specifications. The predecessor Galaxy A57 offered a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, a 5,000mAh battery and up to 12GB of RAM, but the sources do not confirm whether the A58 matches or changes those figures.
The players
Samsung
Samsung is a South Korean electronics manufacturer and the maker of the Galaxy smartphone line, including the A-series mid-range devices.
The details
The 3C filing, which confirms the device's charging capability, appeared alongside a leak from September detailing the camera setup and an October firmware build spotted on Samsung's servers. The device will reportedly ship without a charging adapter, and a 12-megapixel selfie camera and Android 17 with One UI 9.5 are tipped.
Timeline
August: The Galaxy A58 surfaced in the GSMA IMEI database.
September: A leak revealed the Galaxy A58's camera specifications.
October: A firmware build carrying version A586BXXU0AZI5 was spotted on Samsung's servers.
November 3, 2026: The Galaxy A58 passed China's 3C certification.
Around March 2027: The Galaxy A58 is expected to arrive.
Roadmap
Mid-range Galaxy A-series phones typically receive regulatory certifications months before launch, and the Galaxy A58's 3C listing continues that pattern. The Galaxy A57's March 25 debut sets the timing benchmark for the A58's expected arrival around March 2027.
Buyers shopping for a mid-range 5G phone may want to wait for the Galaxy A58's official launch, which is expected around March 2027. The lack of a bundled charging adapter means buyers will need a compatible 45W charger if they want the device's fastest charging speed.
The takeaway
Pre-launch certifications offer an early look at a phone's charging and connectivity features, but final specifications and pricing can still change before release. Readers planning a purchase should wait for Samsung's official announcement.
Further reading
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