Leaked CAD renders reveal the design of the Samsung Galaxy A18 5G with a body-matched camera island and a 5G processor.
Samsung is preparing to launch its new budget smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A18 5G. Leak source OnLeaks shared early CAD renders of the phone online. The renders show subtle design updates and key hardware details.
Updated Design and Camera Module
The Galaxy A18 5G retains a familiar shape with minor visual changes.
| Camera Island | The rear camera island now matches the color of the phone’s back panel. |
| Dimensions | The 164.4 x 77.8 x 7.84mm phone is slightly thicker than its predecessor. |
| Side Controls | The device keeps Samsung’s Key Island frame design for the volume and power buttons. |
| Body Features | The right edge holds the power button and volume keys. The bottom edge houses a USB Type-C port, a microphone, and a speaker grille. |
Display and Camera Specifications
The phone features traditional entry-level display technology.
| Display Panel | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz |
| Front Design | An Infinity-U waterdrop notch holds the front selfie camera. |
| Main Camera | 50MP |
Upgraded 5G Performance and Battery
The 5G variant brings processing upgrades over older models.
| Processor | Dedicated Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek Dimensity 5G chipset |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh |
| Software | Android 17 + Samsung’s One UI 9. |
A Look at the Galaxy A18 4G Variant
Samsung will also release a separate 4G version of the Galaxy A18. Geekbench listings show that the 4G model reuses the MediaTek Helio G99 processor. It packs 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Mass production for the 4G model begins first. The Galaxy A18 5G will roll out shortly after the 4G launch.
