Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08, built with AI search tools and longer software support to its Galaxy A smartphone lineup. Both phones will receive up to six generations of operating system upgrades and six years of security updates.
The Galaxy A08 is now available in the Philippines starting at ₱11,190, while the Galaxy A18 is due in December 2026. The A08 features a 6,000mAh battery, while the A18 offers a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen and three rear cameras.
Both models support Circle to Search, which allows users to circle or tap items on their screen to find information without leaving the app. Samsung’s Find the Look feature is useful for searching for outfits, along with the ability to identify music playing nearby.
Users can access AI assistants Gemini or Perplexity through voice commands or a long press. According to Samsung, these tools can open supported apps and help carry out tasks across Samsung apps, Google apps, and selected third-party services.
Galaxy A18
The Galaxy A18 has a Full HD+ Super AMOLED display for watching videos, reading, and browsing. Its three rear cameras provide options for regular photos, wider scenes, and close-up shots.
- Display: 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED
- Processor: Helio G99+
- Memory: LPDDR5 RAM, with RAM Plus support
- Rear cameras: 50-megapixel main, 5-megapixel ultrawide, and 2-megapixel macro
- Protection: IP64 dust and water splash resistance
- Back cover: Glass-fiber-reinforced polymer
- Security: Samsung Knox and Knox Vault
- Software support: Up to six generations of operating system upgrades and six years of security updates
- Colors: Black, Silver, and Light Blue
- Philippine availability: December 2026
Samsung has not provided the Galaxy A18’s Philippine price, battery capacity, or memory and storage options in the announcement.
Galaxy A08
The Galaxy A08 pairs a 6,000mAh battery with the same processor and memory type as the A18. It has a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls.
- Processor: Helio G99+
- Memory: 4GB LPDDR5 RAM, with RAM Plus support
- Storage: 64GB or 128GB
- Battery: 6,000mAh
- Rear cameras: 50-megapixel autofocus main and 2-megapixel depth
- Front camera: 8-megapixel
- Protection: IP64 dust and water splash resistance
- Security: Samsung Knox and Knox Vault
- Software support: Up to six generations of operating system upgrades and six years of security updates
- Colors: Dark Blue, Silver, and Green
- Regular prices: ₱11,190 for 4GB+64GB; ₱13,090 for 4GB+128GB
Both phones include RAM Plus, which uses part of the phone’s storage as extra memory to help manage running apps. Users can turn it off to keep more storage available for photos, videos, and other files.
Knox Vault provides hardware-based protection for sensitive information. The phones’ IP64 rating covers dust and water splashes, but does not mean they can be submerged in water.
Philippine pricing and availability
The Galaxy A08 is available through Samsung Philippines’ online store. Through Nov. 30, cash purchases at authorized Samsung stores nationwide bring prices down to ₱9,990 for the 4GB+64GB model and ₱11,990 for the 4GB+128GB version.