Samsung looks ready to resurrect one of its most beloved mid-range bloodlines, the Galaxy A7x family. For years, phones like the Galaxy A70, A71 and especially the Galaxy A73 sat in a sweet spot between the affordable Galaxy A5x range and the pricey Galaxy S flagships. Then, after the A73 launched in 2022, Samsung quietly pulled the plug on the series, leaving fans wondering why their favourite value powerhouse had vanished. 
Now, a fresh benchmark leak suggests that the iconic badge may be coming back – this time with a far more aggressive mission and a new name: Galaxy A77.
The hint comes from a Geekbench entry for a Samsung device carrying the model number SM-A776B. If you follow Samsung’s naming logic, that code all but spells out “future Galaxy A77.” It fits neatly into the company’s usual numbering pattern and, more importantly, appears four years after the A73, creating the perfect narrative arc for a comeback. Geekbench listings are not formal announcements, but they are often the first public footprint of upcoming hardware, giving us an early glimpse at the brains of a phone long before Samsung gets on stage.
According to the listing, this mystery device is powered by an unreleased Exynos chipset with a deca-core CPU and an Xclipse 940 GPU. That Xclipse name should ring a bell for enthusiasts, because it is associated with Samsung’s more premium Exynos 2400 and 2400e chips. Reusing that GPU inside a Galaxy A phone would be a loud statement that graphics performance is no longer reserved only for top-tier flagships. In practical terms, it hints at smoother gaming, more stable frame rates in heavy titles, better handling of visually rich apps and enough headroom for demanding features that rely on the GPU, like advanced camera processing or fancy UI effects.
The Geekbench configuration also reveals 8 GB of RAM and Android 16 on board, leaving no doubt that this is not an entry-level product. It looks like a serious mid-range device built for people who keep a lot of apps open, bounce between social media, messaging, streaming and gaming, and expect their phone to stay responsive for several years. Early scores reportedly edge past those of the Galaxy A56, which is currently expected to be the performance hero of the A series. If that trend holds, the Galaxy A77 could become Samsung’s fastest and most well-rounded mid-range phone to date, outmuscling its siblings while still undercutting the Galaxy S line on price.
This naturally raises the question of where, exactly, the Galaxy A77 would sit in Samsung’s already busy portfolio. On paper, it looks tailor-made to slide into the space between the mainstream Galaxy A5x phones and the Galaxy S25 FE. That would leave some breathing room above it for full-fat Galaxy S25 models, while giving buyers a step up from the more modest A57 that is also rumored for 2026. Think of the A77 as a phone for spec hunters who still look carefully at price tags: big performance, slick display, generous battery and solid cameras, without paying the luxury tax attached to ultra-premium materials or bleeding-edge camera sensors.
Timing will be just as important as hardware. Current whispers point to a launch window in the spring of 2026, likely alongside the Galaxy A57. If that happens, the Galaxy A77 will walk straight into a three-way brawl with Apple’s expected iPhone 17e and Google’s Pixel 10A. Those rivals bring their own strengths: Apple leans on a tightly integrated ecosystem and long software support, while Pixel A models are known for clean Android builds and impressive computational photography. Samsung’s counter-attack will almost certainly highlight its OLED display leadership, the depth of One UI features, strong battery life and, thanks to the Xclipse GPU, the promise of console-like gaming on a phone that still counts as mid-range.
From a strategy perspective, reviving the Galaxy A7x line makes a lot of sense. When Samsung initially killed it off, many observers assumed the company wanted to declutter its product lineup and steer shoppers toward a smaller number of clearer choices. But the market changed. Flagship prices climbed higher, economic uncertainty pushed buyers to think twice before dropping four-figure sums on a phone, and a new sweet spot emerged: devices that deliver an “almost flagship” experience for much less. Bringing back an A7x model now gives Samsung a clearly branded answer for that upper mid-range segment, one that says, in effect, “this is the fast, feature-packed Galaxy for people who don’t need every single high-end extra.”
If Samsung follows the spirit of the Galaxy A73, there are a few educated guesses we can make about the A77. A bright, fast-refresh AMOLED display in the 120 Hz ballpark seems almost guaranteed, along with a large battery aimed at all-day use and speedy charging to top it back up. The camera setup will likely focus on versatility and social media-friendly results rather than chasing the ultra-premium megapixel wars, with reliable stabilization, decent night performance and sharp selfies. Fans of the series will also be watching closely to see whether Samsung keeps practical touches like decent water resistance, stereo speakers or even microSD support, features that often matter more to real users than another marketing buzzword.
Of course, all of this still comes with caveats. A benchmark listing is just one snapshot, and things like final clock speeds, thermal tuning, camera hardware and even the phone’s exact name could change before launch. We do not yet know which regions will receive the Galaxy A77, how aggressively it will be priced, or whether Samsung will use the same chipset everywhere. But the appearance of the SM-A776B prototype is enough to spark excitement. If the Galaxy A77 really does mark the return of the Galaxy A7x line, it could signal a renewed push from Samsung to dominate the upper mid-range – at a moment when that slice of the market matters more than ever to both buyers and brands.