Samsung Elevates the Everyday Smartphone Experience with the New Galaxy A18

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the new Galaxy A18, bringing more capable performance, long-term reliability and core AI experiences to users. Designed around the moments that matter – from streaming content and capturing memories to getting things done – the new Galaxy A18 combines meaningful upgrades with the dependable Galaxy experience.

More than payments: Samsung Wallet puts everyday convenience at your fingertips

Making everyday transactions simpler, the Galaxy A18 features Samsung Wallet, an all-in-one digital wallet that goes beyond bank card payments. With QR Pay powered by MAE Scan and Pay, users can conveniently scan and pay at participating merchants, while keeping essentials such as movie tickets, flight boarding passes and digital cards accessible in one place. Every eligible tap or scan to pay also offers opportunities to earn rewards, making everyday spending more rewarding.

At checkout, convenience is just a swipe away. Users can swipe up from the lock screen to access Samsung Wallet, scan and pay, without the hassle of navigating multiple apps or fumbling through their belongings while queuing. It is a small yet practical difference that helps make every day errands feel more seamless. The Galaxy A18 LTE also comes equipped with One UI 9.0, giving users an alternative to scan DuitNow QR codes directly with their camera application for quick and easy payments.

The experience is backed by Samsung Knox security, alongside six years of operating system and security updates for the Galaxy A18¹, providing greater confidence in both everyday transactions and long-term device use. Rewards points earned can also be redeemed for vouchers through Samsung Wallet or used to enjoy discounts when upgrading to new Samsung products, giving users more ways to get value from their everyday purchases.

Galaxy A18: Elevated Performance and Versatile Experiences

The Galaxy A18 delivers an elevated smartphone experience with its 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and Helio G99+ processor, delivering rich visuals and fluid scrolling for streaming, social media and gaming.

Powered by upgraded LPDDR5 memory², the device enables faster app launches and seamless multitasking, with quicker data transfer speeds supporting more responsive performance and efficient processing for AI-powered tasks, while reducing power consumption by 20%. Equipped with RAM Plus³, which uses available storage to add on up to 6GB of virtual memory, the Galaxy A18 is designed to keep apps running smoothly in the background and enable seamless switching between apps and tasks. RAM Plus can also be enabled for an extra boost during activities such as gaming, or switched off to preserve storage for photos and videos.

The device also features a true versatile triple-camera system comprising a 50MP rear wide camera, 5MP ultra-wide camera and 2MP macro camera, giving users greater creative freedom to capture different perspectives. From expansive landscapes and group photos to detailed close-ups, the Galaxy A18 makes it easy to frame every scene just the way you want.

The Galaxy A18 introduces a more intuitive ways to search, discover and get things done. With enhanced Circle to Search⁴, users can circle or tap content on their screen to search for information without typing or switching between apps. A new Find the Look feature allows users to search for an entire outfit or identify music playing nearby.

The device now comes with multiple AI agents that help users move more seamlessly between supported Galaxy native apps, Google apps and selected third-party applications. Through voice commands or a long press, users can ask Gemini or Perplexity to activate supported apps, helping them complete tasks more intuitively across different services.

The Galaxy A18 features enhanced durability with IP64-rated protection against dust and water splashes⁵, while Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3⁶ provides added durability and scratch resistance to the front of the device. It also incorporates a glass-fiber-reinforced polymer back cover that is thinner and stronger, delivering greater strength while maintaining a slim profile.

Equipped with Samsung Knox, the Galaxy A18 also features Knox Vault⁷ for hardware-based protection of sensitive information. This dedicated security environment helps safeguard private data, giving users added confidence as they manage more of their lives through their smartphones.

1. Galaxy A18 will be supported with up to six generations of OS upgrades and up to six years of security updates from the first global launch date ↩︎
2. Available memory/storage capacity is subject to pre-installed software. Memory/storage options and availability may vary by country, region or carrier. ↩︎
3. Available memory/storage capacity is subject to pre-installed software. Memory/storage options and availability may vary by country, region or carrier. ↩︎
4. Google is a trademark of Google LLC. Sequences shortened and simulated. Results for illustrative purposes only. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Available on select devices and internet connection required. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Results may vary depending on visual matches. Users may need to update Android and Google app to the latest version. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Not available on apps that prohibit screen capturing. Please refer to the following webpage to find Google’s Circle to Search supported languages here. ↩︎
5. Galaxy A18 is rated as IP64. Based on lab test conditions for spraying 10 liters of freshwater per minute from all angles for 5 minutes. Not recommended for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of the device is not permanent and may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear. ↩︎
6. Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 is applied to the front of the device. ↩︎
7. Security features or hardware/software architecture of Samsung Knox Vault on Samsung Galaxy A series smartphones may differ from those on Samsung Galaxy flagship devices, including S series, Z series, S FE series smartphones and Tab S series tablets launched from 2021 onwards. Availability of Samsung Knox Vault may vary depending on the device model. ↩︎