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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
37.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
45.6Inno Score
20Performance43.2
46Display44.9
41.9Camera41.9
43.7Battery43.7
49.3Features65.3
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and features (+16). 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 Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 20
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401080x2340
Pixel density385 ppi385 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—1,000 nits
Screen-to-body86 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
ChipsetExynos 1610Exynos 1380
AnTuTu—754,064Bottom 20%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—294,711Bottom 22%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—87,552Bottom 17%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—138,545Bottom 10%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—233,256Bottom 24%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128/256GB128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP8 MP+60%
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Weight196 g+2%200 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.7 mm
IP ratingIP64IP67
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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