Samsung is signaling a potential return to its Galaxy A7x series with the appearance of a new device, likely the Galaxy A77, in Geekbench listings. The A7x line was discontinued after the 2022 Galaxy A73, and this development suggests Samsung is re-evaluating its mid-range smartphone strategy [[2]]. Early benchmarks reveal the A77 could boast flagship-level graphics processing capabilities and a significant performance jump over current A-series offerings, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of the mid-range market.
Samsung appears poised to revive its Galaxy A7x series, absent since the Galaxy A73 in 2022. Recent listings on Geekbench reveal a new Samsung device, likely the Galaxy A77, bearing a model number that suggests the return of this popular smartphone line.
The device, identified by model number SM-A776B, follows Samsung’s established naming convention for its Galaxy A series of mid-range and budget-friendly phones. For example, the Galaxy A56 5G is designated SM-A566x, indicating a clear pattern.
A Surprising Samsung Galaxy A77 Appears in Geekbench Benchmark
The purported Galaxy A77 was tested with a new, unannounced Samsung Exynos System-on-Chip (SoC). This chip features a deca-core processor configuration with three cores clocked at 2.78 GHz, another three at 2.30 GHz, and a final three at 1.82 GHz. This configuration suggests a focus on both performance and efficiency.
Notably, the device also incorporates the Xclipse 940 GPU – the same graphics processing unit found in Samsung’s previous flagship Exynos 2400 and 2400e processors. This means the A77 could deliver surprisingly powerful graphics capabilities for a mid-range device, potentially offering a smoother gaming and multimedia experience.
More Powerful Than Samsung’s Average Mid-Range Offering
The Galaxy A77, as tested on Geekbench, runs on Android 16 and includes 8GB of RAM, firmly placing it in the mid-range category. In Geekbench 6 tests, the hardware combination achieved a single-core score of 1,673 and a multi-core score of 5,697.
The multi-core score represents a nearly 45% improvement over the Exynos 1580 found in the current Galaxy A56, a current entry-level model. Performance is therefore approaching that of the Exynos 2400/Exynos 2400e. While the scores are comparable, the motherboard model differs (s5e9865 vs. s5e9945). This level of performance in a more affordable device could disrupt the mid-range market.
The Galaxy A77 appears to be targeting a high-performance segment at a price point below Samsung’s Galaxy S FE series. For reference, the latest Galaxy S25 FE is equipped with an Exynos 2400 chip.
While this initial appearance confirms a powerful hardware configuration for its class, the official launch date remains unknown. Further details are expected in the coming weeks. The emergence of a more powerful mid-range option reflects the increasing demand for capable smartphones at accessible price points.
In related news, the upcoming Galaxy A57 has also been listed on Geekbench, revealing details about its specifications, including another new Exynos chip.
