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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A56

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
37.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A56
51.6Inno Score
20Performance42.5
46Display48.5
41.9Camera42.6
43.7Battery58.2
49.3Features89.3
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+23). 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 A56

  • Stronger performance score: 43 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 49
  • 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 140% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A56
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 %87.5 %+2%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A56
ChipsetExynos 1610Samsung Exynos 1580
AnTuTu—1,227,862Bottom 42%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—466,860Bottom 48%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—292,734Bottom 44%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—171,100Bottom 37%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—297,168Bottom 41%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,350Top 49%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,900Top 48%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64/128/256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A56
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP12 MP+140%
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A56
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging—0 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A56
Weight196 g+1%198 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.4 mm+4%
IP ratingIP64IP67
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A56
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A56
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 A56
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy A56
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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