Samsung is bringing AI features and longer software support to its affordable Galaxy smartphones, giving budget-conscious buyers more to consider than price alone.

The company announced the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08 in the Philippines on Oct. 27. Both phones feature the MediaTek Helio G99+ processor, AI-assisted search, support for Gemini and Perplexity, and up to six generations of operating system upgrades and six years of security updates.

The two devices serve different needs. The A18 emphasizes display quality and camera flexibility, while the A08 prioritizes battery life at a starting price of ₱11,190.

Galaxy A18 brings an AMOLED display and more camera options

Galaxy A08 focuses on battery life

Samsung brings AI search and assistants to both phones

Six years of updates could extend the phones’ useful life

Galaxy A18 and A08 price and availability in the Philippines

Which Samsung Galaxy phone should you buy?

Galaxy A18 brings an AMOLED display and more camera options

The Galaxy A18 features a…