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Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Samsung Galaxy A18

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SamsungGalaxy A02SamsungGalaxy A18
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2021September 2026
Display
Screen size6.5″6.7″
Resolution1600 × 7202340 × 1080
Sharpness270 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–90 Hz
Display typeHD+ PLS 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
ChipMediaTek MT6739Exynos 1610
Memory2 GB – 3 GB4 GB
Storage32 GB128 GB
CPU–Octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz
Memory–LPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM
Storage typeDedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 1 TB–
Cameras
Main camera13 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP13 MP
Main camera13 MP, F1.9; no optical image stabilisation50 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, F2.013 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS
Zoom–Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fpsFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD
Camera features2 MP, F2.4 rear macro camera2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 16 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 7.75 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUp to 16 hours of video playback on Russian SM-A022G variantTypical 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
Weight206 g196 g
Thickness9.1 mm7.7 mm
Height × width164 × 75.9 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP64
ColoursBlack, blue and red in VietnamBlack, 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
Biometrics–Side-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 launch–Android 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
SIMDual nano-SIM plus dedicated microSD slot on SM-A022GDual nano-SIM; UK technical table specifies SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM/microSD slot, despite its generic FAQ calling the microSD slot dedicated
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz on SM-A022GWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 on SM-A022GBluetooth 5.3
NFCNot supported on SM-A022GYes (UK model)
USBMicro USB 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-C
PositioningGPS and GLONASS on SM-A022GGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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