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Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

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SamsungGalaxy A18SamsungGalaxy A5 (2017)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026January 2017
Display
Screen size6.7″5.2″
Resolution2340 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch424 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 cornersFull HD Super AMOLED with Always On Display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front–
Performance
ChipExynos 1610Exynos 7880
Memory4 GB3 GB
Storage128 GB32 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHzExynos 7880, octa-core at 1.9 GHz
Storage type–MicroSD support up to 256 GB
MemoryLPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP16 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP16 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation description16 MP, F1.9, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation (TechRadar)
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.2–
Front camera13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS16 MP, F1.9; display can act as a selfie flash
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×–
Video recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HDFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash–
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 19 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 5,000 mAh, non-removable; EU energy class A, minimum battery endurance 1,200 cycles3,000 mAh; up to 19 hours video playback
Wired chargingUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separatelyFast Charging supported; Samsung did not publish a wattage
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g159 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.9 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm146.1 × 71.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP68
Materials–Metal frame and 3D glass back
ColoursBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)Black Sky, Blue Mist, Gold Sand and Peach Cloud
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)Fingerprint reader in home button
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor, fingerprint sensor, geomagnetic sensor, proximity and RGB light sensors
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK)3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Safety features–Samsung Knox
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 5G4G LTE Cat 6 and 3G HSPA+
SIMDual nano-SIM; UK technical table specifies SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM/microSD slot, despite its generic FAQ calling the microSD slot dedicatedNano-SIM
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)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 4.2
NFCYes (UK model)Supported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-CUSB Type-C
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS and GLONASS

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