is a mid 2018 MacBook Pro the same as a 2018 MacBook Pro?

The two MacBook Pro models that year are:

💻 MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

💻 MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)

Both have Touch Bar.

Here is how to: Identify your MacBook Pro model - Apple Support

1empireman wrote:

I ask because purchasing a new OEM battery - they seem to refer to them a "mid 2018" and mine clearly just say's "2018"

There are two MacBook Pro models from 2018, as described above, and again as described here:

💻 MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) - Technical Specifications

💻 MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - Technical Specifications

If you have questions about a battery listing, contact the vendor selling the battery.

PS: Apple AFAIK does not sell their batteries.