Samsung Galaxy A18 4G VS Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
We are comparing the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (Samsung) with the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (Samsung). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Samsung Galaxy A18 4G AND Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Here’s how Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
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100% more storage (256GB vs 128GB)
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
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2% lighter at 192g
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy A18 4G AND Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release Date: | September 15, 2026 | March 18, 2025 |
| Mobile SoC: | Exynos 1610 | Exynos 1330 |
| GPU: | Mali-G68 MP4 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Operating System: | Android 17 | Android 15 |
| Weight: | 196 g | 192 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 385 | 385 |
| Display Technology: | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 90 | 90 |
| Display Brightness: | 800 nits | 800 nits |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Triple Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | LED flash, HDR, panorama, bokeh mode, Pro mode | LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode |
| Main Camera Video: | 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 120 fps | 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 120 fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 1080p at 30 fps | 1080p at 30 fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8160 x 6120 | 8160 x 6120 |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Sensor | — | Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.76" | 1/2.76" |
| Pixel Size | 0.64 micron | 0.64 micron |
| Autofocus | PDAF | Phase Autofocus |
| Stabilization | — | Optical |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Sensor | — | SmartSens SC501 |
| Sensor Size | 1/5" | 1/5" |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Stabilization | No | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Image Resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4160 x 3120 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Focal Length | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Sensor | — | GalaxyCore GC13A0 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.1" | 1/3.1" |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | No |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | — | 18 |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 25W | 25W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage: | 256 GB, 128 GB, 64 GB | 128 GB |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 962 | 953 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 1987 | 2003 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 608564 | 592392 |
| CPU | 262139 | 268429 |
| GPU | 42910 | 42319 |
| MEM | 111676 | 106692 |
| UX | 191839 | 174952 |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 4G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM |
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| USB: | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Side Mounted | Side Mounted |
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| Speaker: | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker |
| Audio Jack: | No | No |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy A18 4G AND Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The charts below visualize how Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G stack up in key performance metrics.
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy A18 4G AND Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G’s 6.7 inches screen compared to the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G’s 6.7 inches display.
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Release Timeline of Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was released 1 year, 5 months, 28 days earlier than Samsung Galaxy A18 4G.
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G has a narrow overall lead compared to the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. Its strongest advantages are in Camera. They are still fairly close in Performance, Display and Battery.
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