Galaxy A58 Clears China Certification With 45W Charging
Samsung's next mid-range phone is expected around March 2027, though no official launch date has been announced yet.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
Samsung's Galaxy A58 has passed China's 3C certification under model number SM-A5860, a step that typically precedes a phone's retail release. Samsung has not announced an official launch date, so the device is at the certification and leak stage rather than shipping.
Why it matters
Regulatory filings and firmware sightings are how the next mid-range Galaxy phone becomes visible months before launch, and the 45W charging spec listed in the certification shows where Samsung's budget tier is heading. The timing fits Samsung's pattern of rolling its A-series out ahead of its successors.
The 3C listing confirms 45W wired charging at 15V/3A and identifies the handset as a 5G device. The leaked camera specifications list a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide, and a 5-megapixel macro lens, while the predecessor Galaxy A57 offered a 120Hz 6.7-inch display and up to 12GB of RAM.
The players
Samsung
South Korean electronics maker whose Galaxy A-series is its high-volume mid-range smartphone line, using Android with its One UI interface.
GSMA
Industry body that operates the IMEI database used to register mobile device identifiers across carrier networks.
The details
Chinese certification under the 3C scheme requires devices to pass safety and power tests before they can be sold, and the listing records the charging voltage and current a phone is designed to accept. The 45W figure corresponds to 15 volts at 3 amps, a fast-charging rate that pushes more power through the USB connection than standard chargers. The firmware build spotted on Samsung's servers suggests development is well advanced, though it is not evidence of a release window.
Timeline
August: the Galaxy A58 appeared in the GSMA IMEI database.
October: a firmware build carrying version A586BXXU0AZI5 was spotted on Samsung's servers.
November 3, 2026: the device passed China's 3C certification.
Around March 2027: the Galaxy A58 is expected to arrive.
The Tech Race
The Galaxy A58 continues Samsung's annual cadence in its A-series, following the Galaxy A57 that debuted in March of this year. Its certified 45W charging and leaked 50-megapixel camera place it as an incremental step within the mid-range segment rather than a change in direction.
Buyers who want a mid-range Samsung phone with fast charging should expect the Galaxy A58 around March 2027, but no price or availability has been confirmed. The 45W charging spec means users will need a compatible charger, since the phone ships without an adapter.
The takeaway
The certification and firmware signals point to a Galaxy A58 launch in roughly March 2027. Watch for Samsung's official announcement, which would confirm the price, final camera specs and whether the 45W charging figure holds in retail units.
What happens next
Samsung's official launch announcement for the Galaxy A58 is expected around March 2027, the window cited for its arrival.
Further reading
For context on how budget and mid-range phones are evolving, explore our Consumer Electronics coverage.
