Engineering:Samsung Galaxy A18
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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Series | Galaxy A |
| Compatible networks | 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE, 5G Sub6 |
| First released | 4G: September 2026 |
| Availability by region | 4G: September 18, 2026 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Operating system |
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| System on chip | Exynos 1610 |
| Memory | 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB (LPDDR4X) |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Removable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), expandable up to 2 TB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W Super Fast Charging |
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| Display | 6.7 in (170 mm) 1080 x 2340 px resolution, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
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| References | [1] |
The Samsung Galaxy A18 is an Android based smartphone developed and marketed by Samsung in 2026. The LTE variant was announced on September 15, 2026.[2][3] The phone is part of the Samsung Galaxy A series.
Specifications
Design
The LTE model continues to have a similar rear (camera layout) and Key Island design, similar to Samsung Galaxy A17 being its predecessor.[2][3]
| Galaxy A18 LTE |
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Hardware
Display
The device continues to use the same 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display from its predecessor.[4] The screen protection was downgraded to Corning Gorilla Glass 3, from the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on its predecessor.[5]
Battery
The device has a 5000 mAh battery and 25 W fast charging support, just as its previous predecessors.[6]
Performance
The LTE variant uses the Exynos 1610 system-on-a-chip (SoC), which would have been the first model to have an Exynos chipset since the LTE variant of the Galaxy A14.[7]
Similar to its predecessors, it features 128 GB and 256 GB storage options, 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB memory options and a microSDXC card slot.[4]
Camera
The A18 uses the same 50 MP cameras as its predecessors, following the same 5 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro back cameras and 13 MP front cameras.[5]
| Camera | Resolution | Aperture | Video recording resolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear | Wide (main) | 50 MP (OIS) | f/1.8 | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | f/2.2 | ||
| Macro | 2 MP | f/2.4 | — | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | f/2.0 | 1080p@30fps | |
Software
The A18 originally came with Android 17 with One UI 9 out of the box. It is scheduled to receive 6 major software updates and 6 years of security updates, ceasing to receive further major updates in 2032.[8]
| Pre-installed OS | OS Upgrades history | End of support | ||||||
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | |||
| A18 LTE | Android 17 (One UI 9.0) |
Within 2032[8] | ||||||
References
- ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A18 4G - Full phone specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.php.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Peter (2026-09-15). "The Samsung Galaxy A18 4G launches with a new chipset, IP64 rating and a notch" (in en). https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_a18_4g_launches_with_a_new_chipset_ip64_rating_and_a_notch-news-74622.php.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lucic, Kristijan (2026-09-15). "Samsung Galaxy A18 4G Is Now Official — Here Are Its Specs and Price" (in en-US). https://www.androidheadlines.com/samsung-galaxy-a18-4g.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Diaconescu, Adrian (2026-09-17). "Samsung's 'new' Galaxy A18 goes official as an overpriced blast from the past with no 5G (yet)" (in en-US). https://www.phonearena.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a18-official-specs-features-price-europe-no-5g-variant-yet_id183353.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Adhikari, Sumit (2026-09-15). "Galaxy A18 Goes Official with Exynos Processor and Six Years of Updates" (in en-US). https://sammyguru.com/samsung-galaxy-a18-launch-specs-features-price/.
- ↑ Montenegro, Paulo (2026-09-16). "Samsung Galaxy A18 Debuts In Europe For Around $328 With AMOLED, 90Hz And More" (in en). https://www.ubergizmo.com/2026/09/samsung-galaxy-a18-debuts-in-europe-for-around-328-with-amoled-90hz-and-more/.
- ↑ Fating, Abhinav (2026-09-16). "Samsung silently releases new affordable smartphone with 6 years of software updates" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-silently-releases-new-affordable-smartphone-with-6-years-of-software-updates.1400719.0.html.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Vivek, Vikhyaat (2026-09-16). "Samsung’s budget Galaxy A18 will stay updated until 2032—if you can live without 5G" (in en-US). Digital Trends. https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/samsungs-budget-galaxy-a18-will-stay-updated-until-2032-if-you-can-live-without-5g/.
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Samsung Galaxy A18/A18 5G 2026 |
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