Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A18 4G/A185G 4GB/128GB 6.7" Dual SIM Black

The Galaxy A18 4G boasts a large screen and a battery that lasts until the end of the day, complemented by a triple camera and seven years of security updates guaranteed by Samsung. The body measures only 7.6 mm thick and weighs 196 g, with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display that occupies a large part of the front. For those looking for a phone for everyday use without needing to change devices anytime soon, the strongest argument isn't the camera or the screen: it's those seven years of support.

An AMOLED screen that looks great even in sunlight
Super AMOLED technology produces the deepest blacks in the segment because it directly turns off black pixels, instead of blocking light like an LCD screen does. The result is vibrant colors and contrast that is especially noticeable when watching videos or browsing social media. At FHD+ resolution, the 6.7-inch screen displays images with sufficient density for text and images to appear sharp without visible pixelation. Outdoors in direct light, AMOLED maintains better readability than an equivalent LCD thanks to this high contrast. The front glass is Gorilla Glass 3.

The 50 MP camera: what it can do and where its limitations lie
The 50 MP main sensor captures photos with a good level of detail when the light is good: outdoors during the day or indoors in well-lit conditions, the photos come out clean and with room for cropping without losing quality. The system is completed with a 5 MP wide-angle lens for wide shots and a 2 MP macro lens for close-ups, both useful in specific situations but without the resolution to greatly enlarge the images. The 13 MP front camera handles selfies and everyday video calls with impeccable performance. The real limitation that no specification sheet usually mentions is here: the A18 does not have optical image stabilization. It only works with electronic stabilization, which partially compensates for movements but does not match OIS. In practice, photos taken in motion or in low light conditions may come out less sharp than the number of megapixels suggests.

5000 mAh battery: a full day and 25W charging
With a 5000 mAh battery , the A18 easily covers a full day of normal use: calls, social media, some video, and browsing. For those who demand more from their phone than usual, the 25W fast charging recovers the battery in a considerably shorter time than the standard chargers that come with many smartphones in this segment. One thing to check before buying: the charger is not always included in the box depending on the target market. If it's not included in yours, you'll have to factor in that extra expense.

What's in the box?

• Smartphone
• Cable
• User manual