Samsung users say setup is ‘simple’ and the ‘camera is good quality for the price’
Eleanor Fleming Regional Content Editor
07:29, 07 Nov 2026
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The budget Samsung phone has a battery that lasts over 30 hours(Image: Argos)
Black Friday is bringing welcome savings for anyone in need of a new smartphone, particularly those who don’t fancy spending hundreds on the latest flagship model. One early-bird tech deal can save shoppers without compromising on quality or brand.
Argos has reduced the Samsung Galaxy A18 to £229 (down from £249), giving shoppers a more affordable way to upgrade their handset ahead of Christmas. The phone has a sleek, slim design and a generous 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, making it a handy choice for scrolling through social media, watching videos or catching up on favourite shows.
Photography fans can make use of its three rear cameras, including a 50MP main lens, a 5MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro lens for close-up shots. There’s also a 13MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
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The phone features a 5,000mAh battery, fast-charging capability and 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card. Its upgraded processor is designed to keep everyday tasks running smoothly.
Other features include a fingerprint scanner, contactless payments and AI-powered tools such as Circle to Search. Another perk in picking Samsung is its promise of up to six generations of operating system upgrades and six years of security updates – similar to what rivals Google offer on its Pixel handsets.
Samsung Galaxy A18
The phone is available in three different colours and has a 48MP camera.
The SIM-free handset comes with a two-year guarantee and a USB-C charging cable, although a charging plug isn’t included. For shoppers comparing alternatives, Google’s Pixel 10a at Vodafone is another option worth considering, particularly for those interested in Google’s camera technology and AI features.
It is priced at £416 for the total device with 128GB capacity, or there are monthly options – for example £21 per month. Apple fans looking to get a handset for less could look at the iPhone 17e at musicMagpie – with options ranging from £569.99 up front, or payment plans from £20.69 per month.
A pre-owned device, musicMagpie promises this iPhone is in ‘pristine’ condition, and comes with a battery health guarantee. The Samsung Galaxy A18 has been rated highly by Argos shoppers, with one saying: “Performance is good , quick, long battery life, display excellent, and the price reasonable.”
Another added: “Simple set up, nice camera and not too large to hold.” A third person wrote: “Great little entry-level phone.
“With six years of updates, it should last for a while. The camera is good quality for the price point, and with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 it should be fairly resistant to scratches.”
Shoppers can still stream and multitask between different apps despite it being a cheaper Samsung(Image: Argos)
Some removed a star and said: “Cost-effective travel backup phone.” At Trustpilot, this person also removed a star for Argos, saying: “Good service at collection point.
“When searching on the website, it does not always take you where you want to go.”
The Samsung Galaxy A18 is available from Argos.