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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S21

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
37.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S21
43.6Inno Score
20Performance34.4
46Display49.1
41.9Camera40.8
43.7Battery36.9
49.3Features78.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+14). 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

  • Stronger battery score: 44 vs 37
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 46
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 49
  • 140% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
Screen size6.7 ″+8%6.2 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23402400x1080
Pixel density385 ppi421 ppi+9%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—1,300 nits
Screen-to-body86 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
ChipsetExynos 1610Samsung Exynos 2100
AnTuTu—746,547Bottom 18%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—252,025Bottom 14%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—127,819Bottom 35%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—144,909Bottom 16%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—221,794Bottom 18%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,430Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,550Bottom 50%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP12 MP+140%
Telephoto—64 MP
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP+30%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
Capacity5,000 mAh+25%4,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
Weight196 g171 g+13%
Thickness7.7 mm+3%7.9 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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