realme C85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
28.9Performance20
50.2Display46
29Camera41.9
71.3Battery43.7
60Features49.3
7 spec wins — realme C85 5G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
InnoReviews verdict
realme C85 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.8 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) 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 realme C85 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 52% higher Pixel density: 385 ppi vs 254 ppi
Display
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 385 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 %+2% | 86 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme C85 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 C85 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 | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 196 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.7 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |