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Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)

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SamsungGalaxy A18SamsungGalaxy A3 (2015)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026November 2014
Display
Screen size6.7″4.5″
Resolution2340 × 1080960 × 540
Sharpness385 pixels per inch245 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz–
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle, 6.5-inch accounting for rounded cornersqHD Super AMOLED
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front–
Performance
ChipExynos 1610Snapdragon 410
Memory4 GB1.5 GB
Storage128 GB16 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410, identified by Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck
MemoryLPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAMThe listed 1.5 GB RAM is for the SM-A300F variant tested by Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck; Samsung's global launch sheet instead states 2 GB, and regional variants differ.
Storage type–MicroSD slot supports up to 64 GB
Cameras
Main camera50 MP8 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP5 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation description8 MP autofocus with LED flash
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.2–
Front camera13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS5 MP with Wide Selfie and Palm Selfie modes
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×–
Video recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD–
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash–
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh1,900 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 25 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 5,000 mAh, non-removable; EU energy class A, minimum battery endurance 1,200 cycles1,900 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g110.3 g
Thickness7.7 mm6.9 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm130.1 × 65.5 mm
Materials–Metal unibody
Water and dust resistanceIP64–
ColoursBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)–
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)–
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 4.4 KitKat
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 dedicated–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3–
NFCYes (UK model)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-C–
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS–

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