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Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy A23

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SamsungGalaxy A18SamsungGalaxy A23
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026March 2022
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
Resolution2340 × 10802408 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch400 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle, 6.5-inch accounting for rounded cornersPLS TFT LCD with 90 Hz refresh rate
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front–
Performance
ChipExynos 1610Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage type–Dedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 1 TB
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz–
MemoryLPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP8 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation description50 MP, F1.8, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.25 MP, F2.2
Front camera13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS8 MP, F2.2
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×–
Video recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HDFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash2 MP F2.4 macro and 2 MP F2.4 depth cameras
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 5,000 mAh, non-removable; EU energy class A, minimum battery endurance 1,200 cycles–
Wired chargingUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g195 g
Thickness7.7 mm8.4 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm165.4 × 76.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64–
ColoursBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)Black, white and blue at Korean launch
Water resistance detailIP64, 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–
BiometricsSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor (exact repair guide)Side fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing–
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK)–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)Android 12 with One UI 4.1 (Nasi Lemak Tech)
Software featuresKnox Vault, Quick Share and Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support–
Release detailSamsung 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 updatesUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; UK security support listed until 31 October 2032–
AI featuresCircle to Search with Google; Gemini (Samsung France)–
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE FDD/TDD; 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G–
SIMDual nano-SIM; UK technical table specifies SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM/microSD slot, despite its generic FAQ calling the microSD slot dedicatedDual nano-SIM plus dedicated microSD on SM-A235F
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
NFCYes (UK model)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-CUSB Type-C 2.0 and 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS

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