Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy A37 5G

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Galaxy A18 compared with Galaxy A37 5G
SamsungGalaxy A18SamsungGalaxy A37 5G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026April 2026
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz (better)
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle, 6.5-inch accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 on the frontCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features–Vision Booster; slimmer bezels; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipExynos 1610Exynos 1480
Memory4 GB6 GB – 8 GB (better)
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHzOcta-core (2.75 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung quotes up to 12% faster CPU and 19% faster GPU than the previous model
Storage type–LPDDR5X memory
Cooling–Vapour chamber
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 MP (better)12 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation description50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.28 MP, F2.2
Front camera13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS12 MP, F2.2, Super HDR video
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HDUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography with enhanced ISP; automatic portrait enhancement; Object Eraser and Edit suggestion
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 29 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 5,000 mAh, non-removable; EU energy class A, minimum battery endurance 1,200 cyclesUp to two days of use (Samsung); at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired chargingUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separatelySuper Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger power
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g196 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.4 mm (better)
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm162.9 × 78.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP68
Materials–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with a glossy glass finish on the back
ColoursBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)Awesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Greygreen, Awesome White
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 useIP68
BiometricsSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor (exact repair guide)Fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK)Stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
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 six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)
AI featuresCircle to Search with Google; Gemini (Samsung France)Awesome Intelligence, including AI Select, Object Eraser, Edit suggestion, Auto Trim and Voice Transcription; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini
Safety features–Knox Vault (EAL5+); Auto Blocker; Theft Protection; Private Album
In the box–Phone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guide
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network4G LTE FDD/TDD; 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, 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 dedicatedTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
NFCYes (UK model)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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