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Product comparison · 2 phones

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE vs Samsung Galaxy A18

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 54identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy A18 has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE has 4 GB more RAM capacity than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (8 GB vs 4 GB). The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE has 128 GB more internal storage capacity than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (256 GB vs 128 GB). Only the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE has image stabilizer. Screen shape: Flat on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE, Curved edge screen on the Samsung Galaxy A18.

  • Screen shape
    • Flat
    • Curved edge screen
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz
  • RAM capacity
    • 8 GB
    • 4 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • 256 GB
    • 128 GB
  • Image stabilizer
    • Yes
    • No
  • Slow motion rate
    • 120fps @HD
    • 120 fps @HD
  • Mobile network generation
    • 5G
    • 4G
  • 3G standards
    • WCDMA
    • UMTS, WCDMA

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Galaxy A18View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal17 cm (6.7")17 cm (6.7")
Display resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels
Screen shapeDiffersFlatCurved edge screen
Display technology marketing nameSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Display number of colours16 million colours16 million colours
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one90 Hz
Panel typeKnown for oneAMOLED
Rounded display cornersKnown for oneYes
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneSamsung Exynos
Processor modelKnown for one1330
Processor cores88
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHz
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one2 TB
Memory card slot typeKnown for oneHybrid slot
Camera2 differ
Rear camera typeTriple cameraTriple camera
Rear camera resolution (numeric)50 MP50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)5 MP5 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)2 MP2 MP
Rear camera aperture number1.81.8
Second rear camera aperture number2.22.2
Third rear camera aperture number2.42.4
Digital zoom10x10x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera resolution (numeric)13 MP13 MP
Front camera aperture number22
Rear camera flashYesYes
Video capture resolution (max)1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum frame rate120 fps120 fps
Resolution at capture speed1920x1080@30fps1920x1080@30fps
Auto focusYesYes
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYes
Image stabilizerDiffersYesNo
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Slow motion modeYesYes
Slow motion rateDiffers120fps @HD120 fps @HD
Video recording modesKnown for one1080p
Video stabilizerKnown for oneYes
Network4 differ
SIM card capabilityHybrid Dual SIMHybrid Dual SIM
Mobile network generationDiffers5G4G
SIM card typeNanoSIMNanoSIM
2G standardsKnown for oneGSM
3G standardsDiffersWCDMAUMTS, WCDMA
4G standardLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardKnown for oneSub6 TDD, Sub6 FDD
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.32.0
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for one850,1900,1800,900 MHz
Frequency bandKnown for oneDual-band
3G bands supportedDiffers2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz2100,850,900 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for one2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz
5G bands supportedKnown for one2100,700,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500 MHz
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version2.02.0
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUSB Type-C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneNo
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for oneYes
E-mailKnown for oneYes
Navigationidentical
Position locationYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)YesYes
Electronic compassKnown for oneYes
Design1 differ
Form factorBarBar
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Performanceidentical
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Video callKnown for oneYes
Fast chargingKnown for oneYes
Multimedia2 differ
SpeakersMonoMono
Audio formats supportedDiffers3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMFMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, Mid, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats supportedDiffers3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, M4V, MP4
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedKnown for oneAndroid 10
Batteryidentical
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Removable batteryKnown for oneNo
Battery endurance in cycles12001200
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one18 h
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)25 W25 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)10 W10 W
Enduranceidentical
Energy efficiency classBB
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Battery endurance per cycleKnown for one2632 min
Repeated free fall reliability classKnown for oneB
Repairability classKnown for oneC
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP54
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Geomagnetic sensorKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers192 g196 g
Width77.9 mm77.9 mm
DepthDiffers7.5 mm164.4 mm
HeightDiffers164.4 mm7.7 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one85 mm
Package depthKnown for one30 mm
Package heightKnown for one171 mm
Package weightKnown for one280 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneNo
Screen protectorKnown for oneYes
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for one0.665 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)Known for one0.972 W/kg
Other featuresidentical
CompatibilityKnown for oneGalaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy W
Technical detailsidentical
Security update termKnown for one31 August 2031

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