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Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A18SamsungGalaxy A52 5G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026March 2021
Display
Screen size6.7″6.5″
Resolution2340 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch405 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle, 6.5-inch accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Display features–Infinity-O camera cutout; Eye Comfort Shield; SGS Eye Care certification
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front–
Performance
ChipExynos 1610Snapdragon 750G
Memory4 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHzSnapdragon 750G identified by TechRadar and Wired; octa-core, 2.2 GHz and 1.8 GHz
Storage type–MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB; 101.5 GB available on the 128 GB model
MemoryLPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation descriptionF1.8, 0.8 µm pixels, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.2F2.2, 1.12 µm pixels, fixed focus, 123° field of view
Front camera13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OISF2.2, 0.8 µm pixels, 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 HDUHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash5 MP F2.4 macro and 5 MP F2.4 depth cameras, both fixed focus with 1.12 µm pixels; rear flash; 4K Video Snap; Scene Optimiser; Night mode; AR Emoji; My Filter
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 20 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 4,370 mAh; up to 15 hours LTE internet, 16 hours Wi-Fi internet, 120 hours audio playback and 32 hours LTE calls
Wired chargingUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately25 W Super Fast Charging; 15 W Adaptive Fast Charging adapter included; QC2.0 and AFC compatibility
Wireless charging–Not supported (TechRadar and Wired)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g189 g
Thickness7.7 mm8.4 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm159.9 × 75.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP67
ColoursBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, 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 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)Under-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK)Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket; UHQ 24-bit audio
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)Android 11 with One UI 3.1 (TechRadar)
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 2032Three generations of OS upgrades and a minimum of four years of security updates promised
AI featuresCircle to Search with Google; Gemini (Samsung France)Scene Optimiser recognises 30 scene categories; Night mode combines multiple frames
Safety features–Samsung Knox; Private Share with access revocation; Samsung Care+ available separately
In the box–15 W Adaptive Fast Charging adapter
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; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
NFCYes (UK model)Supported; Samsung Pay
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

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