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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
37.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
64.7Inno Score
20Performance73.2
46Display63.6
41.9Camera51.3
43.7Battery51.1
49.3Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge wins this phone face-off, 64.7 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and features (+45). 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

  • 28% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 51 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 49

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23401440x3120
Pixel density385 ppi513 ppi+33%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—2,600 nits
Screen-to-body86 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
ChipsetExynos 1610Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,105Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—9,941Top 7%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64/128/256GB256/512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide5 MP12 MP+140%
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Capacity5,000 mAh+28%3,900 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—12.1 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Weight196 g163 g+17%
Thickness7.7 mm5.8 mm+25%
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticTitanium

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge6 years7 years+17%

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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