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Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A18SamsungGalaxy A34 5G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026March 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch390 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; 6.6″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode
Always-on display–Customisable always-on display (Tech Advisor)
Display features–Infinity-U camera cutout; Vision Booster
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front–
Performance
ChipExynos 1610Dimensity 1080
Memory4 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHzMediaTek Dimensity 1080 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; octa-core, 2.6 GHz and 2 GHz
GPU–Mali-G68 MC4 (Android Authority)
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 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.2F2.2, fixed focus
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; automatic reframing
Front video–Up to 4K at 30 fps (Android Authority)
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash5 MP F2.4 fixed-focus macro camera; rear flash; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser for objects, shadows and reflections
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 22 hours LTE or Wi-Fi internet, 84 hours wireless audio playback and 35 hours LTE calls
Wired chargingUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately25 W wired charging; charger sold separately (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g199 g
Thickness7.7 mm8.2 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm161.3 × 78.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP67
Materials–Plastic rear and frame (Tech Advisor and Android Authority); Samsung calls the rear finish glastic
ColoursBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)Awesome Lime, Awesome Silver, Awesome Violet, Awesome Graphite
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; resistance may diminish over time
BiometricsSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor (exact repair guide)Optical in-display fingerprint reader; face recognition (Tech Advisor)
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 13 with One UI 5.1
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 OS upgrades and five years of security updates; UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028
AI featuresCircle to Search with Google; Gemini (Samsung France)Photo Remaster and Object Eraser
Safety features–Samsung Knox; Secure Folder; Security and Privacy Dashboard; Private Share with time limits and screenshots disabled
In the box–USB-C to USB-C cable and SIM tool; no charger or case (Tech Advisor)
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; no eSIM (UK specification)
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 MIMO; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
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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