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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
37.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$499

41.3Inno Score
20Performance29.5
46Display45.9
41.9Camera34.1
43.7Battery53.7
49.3Features57.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Lite wins this phone face-off, 41.3 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+10) and performance (+10). 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 34
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 30 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 49
  • 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GXiaomi 13 Lite
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23402400x1080
Pixel density385 ppi402 ppi+4%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—1,000 nits
Screen-to-body86 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GXiaomi 13 Lite
ChipsetExynos 1610Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu—630,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—970Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,760Bottom 30%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GXiaomi 13 Lite
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP8 MP+60%
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GXiaomi 13 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GXiaomi 13 Lite
Weight196 g171 g+13%
Thickness7.7 mm7.2 mm+6%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GXiaomi 13 Lite
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GXiaomi 13 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 12 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A18 4GXiaomi 13 Lite
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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