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Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

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SamsungGalaxy A18SamsungGalaxy A9 (2018)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026November 2018
Display
Screen size6.7″6.3″
Resolution2340 × 10802220 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch392 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 Infinity Display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front–
Performance
ChipExynos 1610Snapdragon 660
Memory4 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHzOcta-core, four 2.2 GHz and four 1.8 GHz cores; Snapdragon 660 identified by Notebookcheck
Storage type–128 GB internal storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB
MemoryLPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP24 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone10 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP24 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation description24 MP, F1.7, autofocus
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.28 MP, F2.4, 120-degree field of view
Telephoto camera–10 MP, F2.4, 2× optical zoom, autofocus
Front camera13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS24 MP, F2.0
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×–
Video recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD–
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash5 MP, F2.2 rear depth lens for adjustable background blur
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,800 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 25 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 5,000 mAh, non-removable; EU energy class A, minimum battery endurance 1,200 cycles3,800 mAh battery
Wired chargingUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g183 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.8 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm162.5 × 77 mm
Materials–Curved glass back with metal frame
Water and dust resistanceIP64–
ColoursBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue and Bubblegum Pink
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)Rear fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing–
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK)–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)Android 8.0 Oreo with Samsung Experience (Notebookcheck)
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 5G–
SIMDual nano-SIM; UK technical table specifies SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM/microSD slot, despite its generic FAQ calling the microSD slot dedicated–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3–
NFCYes (UK model)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-CUSB Type-C; 3.5 mm headphone socket (PhoneArena)
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS–

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