Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
20Performance46.7
46Display75.9
41.9Camera30.1
43.7Battery71.3
49.3Features44
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G8 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and battery (+28). 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 camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 49 vs 44
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 44
- 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2364 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi+1% | 383 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1610 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 64/128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.4 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+200% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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