Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
20Performance28.9
46Display59.2
41.9Camera41.9
43.7Battery43.7
49.3Features65.3
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.2 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+13). 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 M36 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 Hz+33% |
| Screen-to-body | 86 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1610 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64/128/256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+1% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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