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Redmi 9C vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
37.3Inno Score
20Performance20
20Display46
20.5Camera41.9
38.8Battery43.7
28Features49.3
1 spec wins — Redmi 9C10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G wins this phone face-off, 37.3 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and camera (+21). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 44 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 49 vs 28
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy A18 4G
Screen size6.53 ″6.7 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1600x7201080x2340
Pixel density269 ppi385 ppi+43%
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Screen-to-body—86 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy A18 4G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35Exynos 1610
AnTuTu110,000—
RAM (max)3 GB4 GB+33%
Storage options32GB / 64GB64/128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy A18 4G
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—5 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy A18 4G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W25 W+150%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy A18 4G
Weight196 g196 g
Thickness9 mm7.7 mm+14%
IP rating—IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy A18 4G
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy A18 4G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9C versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi 9CSamsung Galaxy A18 4G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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