Samsung Galaxy A08 Arrives, A18 Due in December

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What Readers Should Know

Samsung’s Galaxy A08 is available in the Philippines from ₱11,190, with promotional cash prices through November 30, 2026. Galaxy A18 is due by December, with local pricing still unannounced.

Key Takeaways

Galaxy A08 is available in the Philippines.
Its announced prices start at ₱11,190.
Eligible cash purchases can bring the 64GB model down to ₱9,990.
Galaxy A18 is scheduled to arrive by December 2026.
Both models offer IP64 protection and extended software support.

The new models highlight AI tools, durability and extended software support, with Galaxy A08 cash offers available through November 30.

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08, with the Galaxy A08 already available in the Philippines and the Galaxy A18 scheduled to arrive by December 2026.

The devices share features including Circle to Search with Google, IP64 protection, Samsung Knox Vault, and up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates. Samsung’s Philippine announcement confirms the separate availability schedules.

Galaxy A08 prices and cash promotion

Galaxy A08 variant	Announced price	Promotional cash price
4GB + 64GB	₱11,190	As low as ₱9,990
4GB + 128GB	₱13,090	As low as ₱11,990

The cash-purchase offers run until November 30, 2026, at Authorized Samsung Stores nationwide, subject to the promotion’s terms.

Galaxy A08 comes in Dark Blue, Silver and Green.

Battery and everyday photography

The Galaxy A08 features a 6,000mAh battery, a Helio G99+ processor and LPDDR5 memory.

Its cameras comprise a 50MP autofocus main camera, 2MP depth camera and 8MP front camera.

Samsung also includes RAM Plus, which uses available storage as virtual memory. Users can disable the feature when they prefer to retain that storage space.

Galaxy A18 adds an AMOLED display and ultra-wide camera

The Galaxy A18 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, a Helio G99+ processor and LPDDR5 memory.

Its rear camera system includes a 50MP wide camera, 5MP ultra-wide camera and 2MP macro camera.

The model will come in Black, Silver and Light Blue. Philippine pricing was not provided in the announcement.

AI and security features

Samsung says both phones support AI-assisted search and interactions with supported apps through services including Gemini and Perplexity.

Their IP64 rating covers dust and water-splash protection. Samsung also identifies Knox Vault as a hardware-based environment for protecting sensitive information.

For buyers comparing the two, the current distinction is availability: Galaxy A08 has confirmed local prices and an active cash offer, while Galaxy A18’s Philippine pricing remains unannounced.

Reader Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Galaxy A08 in the Philippines?

₱11,190 for 4GB + 64GB and ₱13,090 for 4GB + 128GB before the announced cash offer.

What are the promotional cash prices?

As low as ₱9,990 and ₱11,990, respectively, under the eligible store promotion.

When does the cash offer end?

November 30, 2026.

When will Galaxy A18 arrive locally?

By December 2026, according to Samsung.

Has Samsung announced Galaxy A18’s Philippine price?

Not in the supplied announcement.

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