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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<\/a> can save shoppers without compromising on quality or brand.<\/p>\n Argos has reduced the Samsung Galaxy A18<\/a> to \u00a3229 (down from \u00a3249), 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/p>\n 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.<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Samsung Galaxy A18<\/p>\n The phone is available in three different colours and has a 48MP camera.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> at Vodafone is another option worth considering, particularly for those interested in Google’s camera technology and AI features.<\/p>\n It is priced at \u00a3416 for the total device with 128GB capacity, or there are monthly options – for example \u00a321 per month. Apple fans looking to get a handset for less could look at the iPhone 17e<\/a> at musicMagpie – with options ranging from \u00a3569.99 up front, or payment plans from \u00a320.69 per month.<\/p>\n A pre-owned device, musicMagpie promises this iPhone is in ‘pristine’ condition, and comes with a battery health guarantee. The Samsung Galaxy A18<\/a> has been rated highly by Argos shoppers, with one saying: \u201cPerformance is good , quick, long battery life, display excellent, and the price reasonable.\u201d<\/p>\n Another added: \u201cSimple set up, nice camera and not too large to hold.\u201d A third person wrote: \u201cGreat little entry-level phone.<\/p>\n “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.\u201d<\/p>\n Shoppers can still stream and multitask between different apps despite it being a cheaper Samsung(Image: Argos)<\/p>\n Some removed a star and said: \u201cCost-effective travel backup phone.\u201d At Trustpilot, this person also removed a star for Argos, saying: \u201cGood service at collection point.<\/p>\n “When searching on the website, it does not always take you where you want to go.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Content](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/9777926_R_Z002A.jpg\"\/)
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