Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
20Performance64.4
46Display82.8
41.9Camera75.4
43.7Battery88.7
49.3Features100
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G11 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and battery (+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
- 14% lower weight: 196 g vs 229 g
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 49
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.85 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 507 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,400 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1610 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 64/128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 50 MP+900% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+14% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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