Samsung Galaxy A01 vs Samsung Galaxy A18

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Galaxy A01 compared with Galaxy A18
SamsungGalaxy A01SamsungGalaxy A18
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2020September 2026
Display
Screen size5.7″6.7″
Resolution1520 × 7202340 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness295 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–90 Hz
Display typeHD+ TFT Infinity-V displaySuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle, 6.5-inch accounting for rounded corners
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 439Exynos 1610
Memory2 GB4 GB (better)
Storage16 GB, 32 GB128 GB (better)
CPUOcta-core Snapdragon 439 at up to 2.0 GHzOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz
Memory–LPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM
Storage type16 GB in Vietnam; 32 GB in Brazil, expandable by microSD–
Cameras
Main camera13 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP13 MP (better)
Main camera13 MP, F2.250 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation description
Ultra wide camera–5 MP, F2.2
Front camera5 MP, F2.213 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS
Zoom–Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recording–FHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD
Camera features2 MP, F2.4 rear depth lens for Live Focus2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash
Battery and charging
Battery3,000 mAh5,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging–Up to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail–Typical 5,000 mAh, non-removable; EU energy class A, minimum battery endurance 1,200 cycles
Wired charging–Up to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight149 g (better)196 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.7 mm (better)
Height × width146.3 × 70.9 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP64
ColoursBlack, blue and redBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)
Water resistance detail–IP64, dust-tight and splash-resistant; maker test sprays 10 litres of fresh water per minute from all angles for five minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint readerSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor (exact repair guide)
Sensors–Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
Speakers–No stereo support (Samsung UK)
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid with One UIAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)
Software features–Knox Vault, Quick Share and Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support
Release detail–Samsung France confirmed already available on 15 September 2026; first retail day is not established, so month precision is retained. Swedish announcement says availability later in 2026.
Software updates–Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; UK security support listed until 31 October 2032
AI features–Circle to Search with Google; Gemini (Samsung France)
Connectivity
Mobile network–4G LTE FDD/TDD; 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G
SIM–Dual nano-SIM; UK technical table specifies SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM/microSD slot, despite its generic FAQ calling the microSD slot dedicated
Wi-Fi–Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 5.3
NFC–Yes (UK model)
USB–USB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-C
Positioning–GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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