The most affordable Galaxy phones with an AMOLED display. The price difference is small, so the question isn't money but whether the new model offers anything tangible. Spoiler: less than we'd like.
Short answer
Galaxy A17 - the proven Helio G99, two SIMs and a memory card slot. Galaxy A18 - Samsung's new Exynos 1610 chip and a longer update horizon. If two SIMs matter to you, get the A17.
Key differences
| Spec | Galaxy A18 | Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Exynos 1610 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Physical SIM | 1 (per spec sheet) | 2 |
| Memory card | not listed | yes |
| Thickness / weight | 7.7 mm / 196 g | 7.5 mm / 190 g |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
The same: Super AMOLED FHD+, 4/128 GB, 5000 mAh, 25 W, 50 + 5 + 2 MP cameras, 13 MP front camera, 1080p video.
Chip
The Helio G99 is the "gold standard" of budget 4G: 6 nm, efficient and stable. Samsung hasn't published official specs for the Exynos 1610 yet, so we can only honestly compare speed after testing. In core count and clock speed it's close to the G99.
Everything else
Display, battery, cameras, memory - the same. So the A18 is "the same A17 with a new chip".
Verdict: who should buy which
- Two SIM cards - Galaxy A17.
- Memory card - Galaxy A17.
- Newest model and longer updates - Galaxy A18.
- Price - almost the same.
FAQ
How much memory?
4/128 GB in both base versions.
Are the cameras the same?
Yes.
Does the Galaxy A18 have two SIMs?
Our device page lists one physical SIM; check the specific version with the seller.