Key Takeaways
- Samsung has launched the Galaxy A18 4G in several European markets.
- The phone features a new Exynos 1610 chipset and improved dust and water resistance.
- Samsung promises six years of OS updates and security support until October 2032.
Samsung has quietly launched the Galaxy A18 4G in several European markets, including France, Norway, and Sweden, bringing a new Exynos chipset and enhanced features.
The device features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 × 2340 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, making it slightly thicker and heavier than its predecessor, the Galaxy A17 4G.
Samsung has upgraded the phone to an IP64 rating, making it dust-tight and more resistant to water splashes than the IP54-rated Galaxy A17.
The biggest internal change is the switch from MediaTek’s Helio G99 to Samsung’s new Exynos 1610 chipset, although detailed information about the processor is not yet available.
The phone launches with Android 17 and One UI 9, promising six years of OS updates, with security updates continuing until the end of October 2032.
In France, the 4GB + 128GB model costs around $323, with deliveries starting on September 18. Other European markets also offer a 256GB version.
In Norway, the 128GB version costs around $353, while the 256GB model costs approximately $556. In Sweden, the 128GB model costs around $337, with the 256GB version costing approximately $531.
For comparison, the Galaxy A17 4G launched last year at roughly $231 based on its €200 launch price.
The Galaxy A18 4G has a triple-camera setup on the back, including a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The front camera is a 13MP selfie camera.
