realme 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
28.9Performance20
58.6Display46
42.6Camera41.9
52.5Battery43.7
73.3Features49.3
11 spec wins — realme 13 5G2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and display (+13). 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 realme 13 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 %+1% | 86 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Exynos 1610 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64/128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | realme 13 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 | 1440p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+3% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.7 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |