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Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A18SamsungGalaxy A25 5G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026December 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.5″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch396 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,000 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle, 6.5-inch accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode
Display features–Infinity-U camera notch; Vision Booster; Eye Comfort Shield; SGS Eye Care certification
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front–
Performance
ChipExynos 1610Exynos 1280
Memory4 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHzExynos 1280, confirmed by Samsung UK; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm process
MemoryLPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation descriptionF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.2F2.2
Front camera13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OISF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HDUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 480 or 240 fps
Front video–Up to 1080p at 30 fps (Android Authority)
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash; OIS and VDIS video stabilisation with 500 Hz motion sampling
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 21 hours
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 cyclesRated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 19 hours LTE or Wi-Fi internet, 124 hours audio playback and 38 hours 4G LTE talk time; non-removable battery
Wired chargingUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separatelySuper Fast Charging; 25 W wall charger sold separately
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g197 g
Thickness7.7 mm8.3 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm161 × 76.5 mm
Materials–Plastic frame and back, glass display (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Water and dust resistanceIP64–
ColoursBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)Blue Black, Blue, Yellow
Buttons–Raised Key Island section houses the power button and volume rocker (Android Authority)
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 sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK)Stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)Android 14 with One UI 6.0 (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
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 2032Up to four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; current UK spec page lists security support until 31 January 2029
Safety features–Samsung Knox multi-layer security
In the box–No charger included (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
AI featuresCircle to Search with Google; Gemini (Samsung France)–
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE FDD/TDD; 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
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; second slot shared with microSD, up to 1 TB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3; Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
NFCYes (UK model)Supported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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