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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
37.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
42.4Inno Score
20Performance28.9
46Display46.1
41.9Camera41.7
43.7Battery52.5
49.3Features57.3
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy M56 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.4 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+9) and battery (+9). 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 M56 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 49
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.74 ″+1%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED Plus
Resolution1080x23401080x2340
Pixel density385 ppi+1%382 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—1,200 nits
Screen-to-body86 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
ChipsetExynos 1610Samsung Exynos 1480
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128/256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy M56 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 M56 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy M56 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 M56 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
Weight196 g180 g+8%
Thickness7.7 mm7.2 mm+6%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy M56 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 M56 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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