Samsung launches Galaxy A18 LTE, A08 LTE in Uganda
Samsung Electronics East Africa has expanded its Galaxy A series in Uganda with the launch of the Galaxy A18 LTE and Galaxy A08 LTE, two entry-level smartphones that bring AI features and long-term software support to lower price points.
The launch comes as Samsung becomes the top smartphone vendor in Africa for the first time. Market research firm TechInsights expects it to take a 38.7% share of unit sales in 2026.
The Galaxy A18 LTE has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and LPDDR5x memory. Its main camera is a 50MP autofocus sensor, supported by a 5MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP sensor.
It has a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance, and a body reinforced with glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) for durability.
The Galaxy A08 LTE, aimed at more budget-conscious buyers, has a larger 6,000mAh battery with 25W charging. It features a 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G99+ processor with LPDDR5x memory.
Its camera system pairs a 50MP autofocus main camera with a 2MP rear sensor and an 8MP front camera. Like the A18 LTE, it carries an IP64 rating.
Long-term support
Both phones will receive six generations of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates. They are also protected by Samsung Knox Vault, which uses dedicated hardware to safeguard sensitive data such as passwords and biometric information.
Long-term software support has become a key selling point for Samsung in Africa, where phones are increasingly used for mobile money and banking, and where mobile money fraud is a common form of cybercrime.
Both devices include Circle to Search 3.0, which lets users search for anything on their screen, including images, products, music and text, and can suggest actions for phone numbers, addresses and links. They also support multiple AI assistants, including Google’s Gemini and Perplexity, which can be used across Samsung and third-party apps by voice or with a long press.
The phones support RAM Plus, which expands virtual memory for smoother multitasking. They also connect with Samsung’s wider Galaxy ecosystem, including Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Tab, SmartThings and Samsung Health.
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