OPPO A5 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
21.8Performance20
45.2Display46
29Camera41.9
61.9Battery43.7
60Features49.3
8 spec wins — OPPO A5 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO A5 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.7 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and features (+11). Samsung Galaxy A18 4G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A5 5G
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 46% higher Pixel density: 385 ppi vs 264 ppi
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1604x720 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 385 ppi+46% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 %+5% | 86 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Exynos 1610 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 778Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,925Bottom 13% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64/128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g+1% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.7 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |