# Samsung upcoming smartphone model development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/samsung-upcoming-smartphone-model-development
> Updated: 2026-08-20T00:50:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Samsung is expanding its upcoming smartphone lineup, with recent developments appearing in the Google Play Console and regulatory databases.

Initial reports indicated that the Galaxy A08, M08, and F08 models were nearing launch after appearing on the Google Play Console. Technical details suggested the Galaxy A08 would be an LTE-connected model, while the M08 and F08 likely share a common hardware platform.

Subsequent certifications and database entries have expanded the scope of upcoming hardware. The Galaxy A08 4G has received Anatel certification in Brazil, with specifications pointing toward a 6,000mAh battery, a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, and potentially six years of software support. Additionally, Samsung is advancing development on the Galaxy A58 and a rugged device named the Galaxy XCover FR.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Samsung develops Galaxy A58 and XCover FR alongside A08 4G

Samsung is developing the Galaxy A58 and XCover FR rugged phones, while the Galaxy A08 4G has been certified in Brazil with a reported 6,000mAh battery upgrade.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-begins-development-of-galaxy-a58-and-xcover-fr

### 2026-08-16: Samsung Galaxy A08, M08, and F08 appear on Google Play Console

Samsung's upcoming budget smartphones, including the Galaxy A08, M08, and F08, have appeared on the Google Play Console, signaling an imminent launch of these LTE-enabled entry-level devices.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-galaxy-a08-m08-and-f08-appear-in-google-play-console

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