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Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A18SamsungGalaxy A33 5G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026April 2022
Display
Screen size6.7″6.4″
Resolution2340 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch411 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle, 6.5-inch accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.4″ full rectangle, 6.2″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–728 nits in automatic mode and 407 nits manually (GSMArena)
Always-on display–Not available (GSMArena)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 on the frontCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features–Infinity-U camera notch; Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipExynos 1610Exynos 1280
Memory4 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHzExynos 1280 identified by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm process
GPU–Mali-G68 (GSMArena)
Storage type–UFS 2.2 (Notebookcheck); microSD expansion up to 1 TB; 102 GB available on the 128 GB model
MemoryLPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP48 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, autofocus and optical image stabilisation; Sony IMX582 sensor, 1/2″, 0.8 µm pixels (GSMArena)
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.2F2.2; Sony IMX355 sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, fixed focus (GSMArena)
Front camera13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OISF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS; Sony IMX258 sensor, 1/3.06″, 1.12 µm pixels (GSMArena)
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HDUHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 480 and 240 fps; electronic video stabilisation limited to 1080p (GSMArena)
Front video–Up to 4K at 30 fps (GSMArena and Notebookcheck)
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash5 MP F2.4 macro and 2 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash; Night mode; Portrait mode; Fun mode; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 18 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 4,860 mAh; up to 17 hours LTE internet, 18 hours Wi-Fi internet, 54 hours audio playback and 40 hours LTE calls
Wired chargingUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separately
Wireless charging–Not supported (GSMArena)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g186 g
Thickness7.7 mm8.1 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm159.7 × 74 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP67
Materials–Plastic frame and back (GSMArena)
ColoursBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach
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 useTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; safe against low water pressure only
BiometricsSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor (exact repair guide)Optical under-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Notebookcheck)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK)Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)Android 12 with One UI 4.1
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 2032Four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades and up to five years of security updates promised; UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2027
AI featuresCircle to Search with Google; Gemini (Samsung France)Photo Remaster; Object Eraser
Safety features–Samsung Knox; Secure Folder
In the box–USB cable, SIM tool and paperwork; no charger (Notebookcheck)
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
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 5.1
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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