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Galaxy A18

Released September 2026

The Galaxy A18 is a 4G phone with a 6.7-inch OLED screen, expandable storage and six generations of Android updates for everyday use.

Model history · 2 models, 2025–2026

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Screen size: 6.7″
Resolution: 2340 × 1080
Sharpness: 385 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Display type: Super AMOLED, FHD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle, 6.5-inch accounting for rounded corners
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front

Chip: Exynos 1610
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 128 GB
CPU: Octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz
Memory: LPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 5 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 13 MP
Main camera: 50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation description
Ultra wide camera: 5 MP, F2.2
Front camera: 13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS
Zoom: Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recording: FHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD
Camera features: 2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash

Battery: 5,000 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 25 W
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: Typical 5,000 mAh, non-removable; EU energy class A, minimum battery endurance 1,200 cycles
Wired charging: Up to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately

Type: Standard
Weight: 196 g
Thickness: 7.7 mm
Height × width: 164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP64
Colours: Black, Silver, Light Blue (UK)
Water resistance detail: IP64, dust-tight and splash-resistant; maker test sprays 10 litres of fresh water per minute from all angles for five minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use
Biometrics: Side-button fingerprint recognition sensor (exact repair guide)
Sensors: Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
Speakers: No stereo support (Samsung UK)

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)
Software features: Knox Vault, Quick Share and Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support
Release detail: Samsung France confirmed already available on 15 September 2026; first retail day is not established, so month precision is retained. Swedish announcement says availability later in 2026.
Software updates: Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; UK security support listed until 31 October 2032
AI features: Circle to Search with Google; Gemini (Samsung France)

Mobile network: 4G LTE FDD/TDD; 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G
SIM: Dual nano-SIM; UK technical table specifies SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM/microSD slot, despite its generic FAQ calling the microSD slot dedicated
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
NFC: Yes (UK model)
USB: USB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-C
Positioning: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

Storage
128 GB

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
OnePlusOnePlus N6 Lite	6.75″	LCD, 120 Hz	UNISOC T7250	4 GB	64 GB	13 MP	–	7,000 mAh	215 g	Sept 2026
OnePlusOnePlus N6x	6.8″	LCD, 120 Hz	MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex	4 GB	64 GB – 128 GB	13 MP	–	7,000 mAh	214 g	Aug 2026
MotorolaMoto G (2026)	6.7″	LCD, 120 Hz	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	4 GB	128 GB	50 MP	–	5,200 mAh	202 g	Dec 2025

Previous model: Galaxy A17 LTE.