Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08 in the Philippines. Both use the Helio G99+ processor and run Circle to Search, with support for up to six generations of OS upgrades. The Galaxy A08 is on sale now at PHP 11,190 for 4GB + 64GB and PHP 13,090 for 4GB + 128GB, while the Galaxy A18 arrives in December 2026.
Specifications and features
The Galaxy A18 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, a Helio G99+ processor, and LPDDR5 RAM. RAM Plus uses free storage as virtual memory and can be switched off to keep that space for photos and videos. Its rear setup is a 50MP wide camera, a 5MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro. A glass-fibre-reinforced polymer back cover is thinner and stronger while keeping a slim profile, and the phone comes in Black, Silver, and Light Blue.
The Galaxy A08 has a 6,000mAh battery for streaming, browsing, and staying connected through the day, with the same Helio G99+ chip, 4GB of LPDDR5 RAM, RAM Plus toggle, and up to 128GB of storage Its cameras are a 50MP autofocus main, a 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP front camera, and it comes in Dark Blue, Silver, and Green.
Both phones feature Circle to Search with Google, including a Find the Look feature that searches for an outfit or identifies nearby music. A voice command or long press lets users ask Gemini or Perplexity to activate supported Galaxy, Google, and selected third-party apps. Both are rated IP64 for dust and water splashes and feature Samsung Knox Vault for hardware-based protection of sensitive information, and both models are supported by up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
“The Galaxy A18 focuses on everyday essentials with well-rounded features, while the Galaxy A08 offers reliability with long-lasting battery life,” said Kristine Go, Head of Mobile Experience for Samsung Electronics Philippines.
| Specification | Galaxy A18 | Galaxy A08 |
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED | 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD, 90Hz |
| Processor | Helio G99+ | Helio G99+ |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR5, RAM Plus | 4GB LPDDR5, RAM Plus |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB, 128GB |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main 5MP ultra-wide 2MP macro | 50MP main 2MP depth |
| Front camera | 13MP | 8MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh 25W fast-charging | 6,000mAh 25W fast-charging |
| Durability | IP64, glass-fibre back | IP64 |
| Updates | Up to six OS generations, six years of security | Up to six OS generations, six years of security |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Light Blue | Dark Blue, Silver, Green |
| Price | Not announced | PHP 11,190 (4GB + 64GB), PHP 13,090 (4GB + 128GB) |
| Availability | December 2026 | On sale now |
Note: Highlighted specs are from UK variant. Local variant’s specs may vary on arrival.
Price and availability
The Galaxy A08 is available at Samsung.com and Authorized Samsung Stores nationwide. It is priced at PHP 11,190 for 4GB + 64GB and PHP 13,090 for 4GB + 128GB. Cash purchases at Authorized Samsung Stores nationwide through November 30 can save up to PHP 1,200, bringing the prices to PHP 9,990 and PHP 11,990, respectively.
The A18 reaches the Philippines by December 2026. Its price has not been announced, and the release does not specify its RAM or storage configurations.
For more information, visit Samsung’s Galaxy A08 page and Samsung’s Galaxy A lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
PHP 11,190 for 4GB + 64GB and PHP 13,090 for 4GB + 128GB. Cash purchases at Authorized Samsung Stores nationwide through November 30, 2026, can bring the prices down to PHP 9,990 and PHP 11,990, respectively.
By December 2026. Its price has not been announced.
Both use the Helio G99+ processor with LPDDR5 memory and RAM Plus, run Circle to Search and support Gemini and Perplexity agents, are IP64-rated with Knox Vault, and get up to six OS generations and six years of security updates.
Yes, a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED panel. The release does not state the A08’s display.
Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates for both models.
Emman Tortoza
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
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