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Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy A50

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SamsungGalaxy A18SamsungGalaxy A50
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026March 2019
Display
Screen size6.7″6.4″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch403 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 cornersSuper AMOLED Infinity-U display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front–
Performance
ChipExynos 1610Exynos 9610
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHzOcta-core, four cores at 2.3 GHz and four at 1.7 GHz; Exynos 9610 identified by TechRadar and Tom's Guide
Storage type–Dedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 512 GB
MemoryLPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP25 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP25 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation description25 MP, F1.7, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.28 MP, F2.2, fixed focus
Front camera13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS25 MP, F2.0, fixed focus
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 flash5 MP F2.2 depth camera; LED flash; Scene Optimiser; Live Focus
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 19 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 15 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 5,000 mAh, non-removable; EU energy class A, minimum battery endurance 1,200 cycles4,000 mAh typical, 3,900 mAh rated; up to 19 hours video playback
Wired chargingUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately15 W fast charging
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g166 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.7 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm158.5 × 74.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64–
ColoursBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)Black, White, Blue and Coral
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)In-screen fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing–
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK)3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)–
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, 3G WCDMA and 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 with separate microSD slot
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
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
NFCYes (UK model)Supported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

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