Samsung’s newest entry-level phone is here. The Galaxy A18 is the latest addition to the Galaxy A Series, aimed at buyers who want a dependable everyday phone without spending too much.
Key specs
| Samsung Galaxy A18 | |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED (1080 x 2340), 90Hz |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99+ (6nm) |
| RAM / Storage | 4GB LPDDR5 / 128GB |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Front camera | 13MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | 25W fast charging |
| Durability | IP64 dust and splash resistance |
| Network | 4G LTE |
| Colours | Light Blue, Black, Silver |
Display and design
You get a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, which is great for videos and social media. The back uses a glass-fibre-reinforced polymer that Samsung says is thinner and stronger than the plastic used on earlier Galaxy A phones.
It also has an IP64 rating, so it can handle dust and splashes. Just don’t take it swimming.
Performance
Inside is the MediaTek Helio G99+ with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. That’s enough for messaging, social media, streaming and light gaming.
There’s also RAM Plus, which borrows some storage space as extra memory when you need it, such as while gaming. You can switch it off if you’d rather keep that storage for photos and videos.
AI features
The Galaxy A18 brings some of Samsung’s AI features to an entry-level phone:
- Circle to Search: circle or tap anything on your screen to search for it
- Find the Look: search for a whole outfit, or identify music playing nearby
- AI agents: use your voice or a long press to ask Gemini or Perplexity to work with supported apps
Six years of updates
This is the standout for a phone at this price. Samsung promises six generations of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates. It also comes with Samsung Knox and Knox Vault to protect your sensitive data.
That’s a big deal for a budget phone. You can comfortably keep it for years, which makes it a good choice for parents, students or as a backup device.
Worth noting
A couple of things to keep in mind:
- 4G only. There’s no 5G version this time, unlike the Galaxy A17.
- Gorilla Glass 3 is older screen protection, so a screen protector is a good idea.
- One storage option. It only comes in 4GB + 128GB.
Malaysian price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy A18 is priced at RM1,199 in Malaysia.
Launch offer: buy it by 31 December 2026 to get RM100 off (bringing it to RM1,099), plus a free 25W power adapter worth RM89.
For full specs, visit Samsung’s official Galaxy A18 announcement.
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