There's okay news and bad news for Galaxy A58 cameras

Samsung’s Galaxy A50 series phones aren’t the most impressive mid-range phones on paper, but they generally deliver a good combination of specs, software, and availability. We’re expecting the Galaxy A58 to launch next year, and a new leak brings bad news if you’re waiting for a camera upgrade.

Reliable Dutch website Galaxy Club reports that the Samsung Galaxy A58 will retain a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro sensor. Otherwise, a 12MP camera is available on the front.

I wouldn’t blame Samsung if it sticks with the same main camera, as the 50MP 1/1.56-inch sensor is similar to the main sensor seen on the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus. It’s very long in the tooth on the flagship front, but still a solid pick for a mid-ranger.

However, we can understand if you’re annoyed by the apparent decision to retain a 5MP macro camera after all this time. In fact, the outlet notes that this camera is roughly seven years old, having debuted on the Galaxy A51. So this would be the eighth mainline Galaxy A50 series phone with a 5MP macro lens.

The RAM crisis means that Samsung likely can’t afford to splash out on meaningful camera hardware upgrades, but I would’ve loved to see a telephoto camera on the Galaxy A58. Even the FE family’s 8MP 3x camera would be an improvement over the 5MP macro camera. Then again, it’s not like Samsung was offering major camera hardware upgrades before the RAM crisis.