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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
37.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
20Performance82.4
46Display66
41.9Camera47.3
43.7Battery71.7
49.3Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+62) 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 49

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23403120x1440
Pixel density385 ppi516 ppi+34%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—2,600 nits
Screen-to-body86 %90.7 %+5%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetExynos 1610Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,393Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—11,515Top 2%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64/128/256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP12 MP+140%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity5,000 mAh+2%4,900 mAh
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging—20 W
Active use endurance—16.4 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Weight196 g190 g+3%
Thickness7.7 mm7.3 mm+5%
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S26+
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S26+
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge6 years7 years+17%

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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