Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
28Performancechip20
34.4Display46
41.9Camera41.9
43.7Battery43.7
49.3Features49.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A17 4G0 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy A17 4G scores 37.3 against 37.3 for Samsung Galaxy A18 4G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A17 4G edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Stronger performance score: 28 vs 20
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 34
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 687 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Exynos 1610 |
| AnTuTu | 547,742Bottom 2% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 210,770Bottom 4% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 45,029Bottom 3% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 142,060Bottom 8% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 149,883Bottom 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 732Bottom 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,966Bottom 15% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 98 %Top 40% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64/128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+3% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm+3% | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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