Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
20Performance64.4
46Display60.8
41.9Camera63.7
43.7Battery56
49.3Features60
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and camera (+22). 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
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 13% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 8 ″+19% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2504x2256 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 422 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1610 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 64/128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 50 MP+900% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+9% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+13% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
Related comparisons
Samsung Galaxy A18 4Gvs OPPO K13x 5GVSSamsung Galaxy A18 4Gvs HONOR 200 LiteVSSamsung Galaxy A18 4Gvs itel S25 UltraVSSamsung Galaxy A18 4Gvs OPPO A6x 5GVSSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultravs Honor Magic V FlipVSSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultravs Huawei Pura 70 ProVSSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultravs Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldVSSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultravs iPhone AirVS