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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
37.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
47.4Inno Score
20Performance34.7
46Display46.2
41.9Camera41.7
43.7Battery52.5
49.3Features89.3
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G wins this phone face-off, 47.4 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+15). 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 A36 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 35 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 49
  • 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401080x2340
Pixel density385 ppi385 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—1,200 nits
Screen-to-body86 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
ChipsetExynos 1610Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu—816,934Bottom 23%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—304,148Bottom 25%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—133,245Bottom 33%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—150,052Bottom 17%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—229,489Bottom 20%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,016Bottom 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,902Bottom 33%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64/128/256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP8 MP+60%
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Weight196 g195 g+1%
Thickness7.7 mm7.4 mm+4%
IP ratingIP64IP67
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 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 A36 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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