Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A38 may keep the camera resolution configuration used by the Galaxy A37, according to a new report. The information points to a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, a 5MP macro camera and a 12MP front-facing camera.

The reported specifications do not confirm whether Samsung will use the same camera sensors. Resolution can remain unchanged while a phone gains newer or larger sensors, so image quality could still differ between the two generations. Samsung has not publicly confirmed the Galaxy A38’s camera hardware.

Galaxy A38 camera specifications

According to GalaxyClub, the Galaxy A38 is expected to include the following camera setup:

  • 50MP primary camera
  • 12MP ultrawide camera
  • 5MP macro camera
  • 12MP selfie camera

This would match the Galaxy A37’s listed resolutions. The report therefore suggests that Samsung may focus its camera changes on sensor quality, image processing or software rather than increasing megapixel counts.

What could change from the Galaxy A37

If Samsung keeps the camera arrangement broadly unchanged, other components could receive more attention in the Galaxy A38. The Galaxy A37 features Samsung’s Exynos 1480 processor, a 5,000mAh battery and 45W wired charging support. It also has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an IP68 rating.

The available information does not identify the Galaxy A38’s processor, battery capacity or charging specifications. Those components could help distinguish the newer model if its camera resolutions remain the same, although any upgrades remain unconfirmed.

Galaxy A38 launch timing remains unconfirmed

Samsung has not announced the Galaxy A38 or provided a launch date. The camera details come from an early report, so the final specifications may change before the phone becomes official.

The report follows earlier information about the Galaxy A58, which is expected to arrive around March or April and may also retain the same camera resolutions as its predecessor. Together, the reports suggest Samsung could be taking a more incremental approach to camera hardware across parts of its Galaxy A-series lineup.

For buyers, the key details to watch will be the sensors behind the cameras, the image-processing capabilities and any changes to the processor and battery. Those specifications are likely to have a greater effect on everyday use than megapixel counts alone.