Samsung Galaxy A08 4G and Galaxy Wide 9 Spotted in GSMA Database

Samsung is preparing to expand its budget smartphone lineup with the development of two new devices, the Galaxy A08 4G and the Galaxy Wide 9. The existence of these unannounced smartphones was revealed after model numbers SM-A085F and SM-M176S appeared in the GSMA database, as reported by SamMobile via leaker Erencan Yılmaz.

The appearance of these model numbers suggests that Samsung is adhering to its established naming conventions for its entry-level hardware. While the database listings do not explicitly list hardware specifications, the model numbers allow for a high degree of certainty regarding the identity and target markets of the devices.

Galaxy Wide 9 and the South Korean Market

The device identified as SM-M176S is expected to be the Galaxy Wide 9. Based on previous release patterns, this device is likely a rebranded version of the Galaxy M17 5G specifically tailored for the South Korean market.

Samsung has a history of utilizing the Galaxy Wide branding for regional variants in Korea. For example, the Galaxy Wide 8 was launched in South Korea around June 2025. Because the Galaxy M17 5G has already been unveiled globally, the Galaxy Wide 9 is expected to share largely the same technical specifications as that model.

As these are budget-oriented devices, they are designed for everyday utility rather than high-end performance. A similar launch timeline to the previous generation would suggest a debut for the Galaxy Wide 9 around June 2026.

Galaxy A08 4G Release Cycle

The model number SM-A085F points toward the Galaxy A08 4G, which is positioned as the successor to the Galaxy A07 4G. Samsung typically maintains a yearly update cycle for its A-series budget phones.

The Galaxy A07 4G was launched in August 2025. Following this cadence, the Galaxy A08 4G is projected to launch in August 2026. While some early expectations suggested a March 2026 window, the historical release pattern of the predecessor supports a later summer debut.

Expected Technical Specifications

Although the official GSMA listings are devoid of feature details, external data provides a glimpse into the potential hardware of the Galaxy A08. Reports indicate the device may be an Android 16 smartphone powered by a Mediatek G100 chipset.

The expected configuration for the Galaxy A08 includes:

• 4 GB of RAM
• 128 GB of internal storage
• An expected price point in India of ₹9,990

These specifications align with Samsung’s strategy for the A0x series, focusing on providing essential smartphone functionality at an accessible price point.

Software and User Interface

Both the Galaxy A08 4G and the Galaxy Wide 9 are expected to ship with Samsung’s latest software customization. Samsung has already debuted the stable version of One UI 8.5, and the company is currently in the process of releasing this update to older devices.

The integration of One UI 8.5 is expected to bring the latest interface refinements and system optimizations to these budget devices, ensuring they are current with the rest of the Galaxy ecosystem upon their respective releases.