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Product comparison · 2 phones

Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 32identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black has 4 GB more RAM capacity than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (8 GB vs 4 GB). The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black has 128 GB more internal storage capacity than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (256 GB vs 128 GB). The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black has 7 MP more second rear camera resolution (numeric) than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (12 MP vs 5 MP). Only the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black has image stabilizer. Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung Galaxy A18, 16.8 cm (6.6") on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black.

  • Display diagonal
    • 17 cm (6.7")
    • 16.8 cm (6.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1080 x 2340 pixels
    • 2340 x 1080 pixels
  • Screen shape
    • Curved edge screen
    • Flat
  • Display technology marketing name
    • Super AMOLED
    • Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Panel type
    • AMOLED
    • OLED
  • RAM capacity
    • 4 GB
    • 8 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • 128 GB
    • 256 GB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • MicroSD (TransFlash)
    • Not supported

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Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackView product
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")16.8 cm (6.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2340 pixels2340 x 1080 pixels
Screen shapeDiffersCurved edge screenFlat
Display technology marketing nameDiffersSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Panel typeDiffersAMOLEDOLED
Display glass typeKnown for oneGorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneGorilla Glass Victus 2
Display number of colours16 million colours16 million colours
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one120 Hz
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one1200 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for one1750 cd/m²
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneHigh Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Pixel densityKnown for one393 ppi
Rounded display cornersKnown for oneYes
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for oneSnapdragon
Processor modelKnown for one8 Gen 2
Processor cores88
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.36 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHz
Storage3 differ
RAM capacityDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)Not supported
Camera10 differ
Rear camera typeTriple cameraTriple camera
Rear camera resolution (numeric)50 MP50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP12 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP10 MP
Rear camera aperture number1.81.8
Second rear camera aperture number2.22.2
Third rear camera aperture number2.42.4
Rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1 µm
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1.4 µm
Third rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one85°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one120°
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one36°
Optical zoomKnown for one3x
Digital zoomDiffers10x30x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP12 MP
Front camera aperture numberDiffers22.2
Front camera pixel sizeKnown for one1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one80°
Rear camera flashYesYes
Flash typeKnown for oneLED
Video capture resolution (max)Differs1920 x 1080 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers120 fps30 fps
Resolution at capture speedDiffers1920x1080@30fps7680x4320@30fps
Auto focusYesYes
Time lapse modeKnown for oneYes
Image stabilizerDiffersNoYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeKnown for oneYes
Self-timerKnown for oneYes
PanoramaKnown for oneYes
Portrait modeKnown for oneYes
Slow motion modeYesYes
Slow motion rateDiffers120 fps @HD960fps @FHD, 240fps @FHD
Video recording modesKnown for one1080p
Video stabilizerKnown for oneYes
Network4 differ
Mobile network generationDiffers4G5G
3G standardsUMTS, WCDMAUMTS, WCDMA
4G standardLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardKnown for oneSub6 FDD, Sub6 TDD
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.05.3
MIMOKnown for oneYes
ModulationKnown for one1024-QAM
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
SIM card capabilityKnown for oneHybrid Dual SIM
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIM
3G bands supportedKnown for one2100,850,900 MHz
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneYes
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB versionKnown for one2.0
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for oneYes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)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 colourDiffersSilverBlack
Protection featuresKnown for oneWater resistant, Dust resistant
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium
Performanceidentical
Fast chargingYesYes
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Face recognitionKnown for oneYes
Video callKnown for oneYes
Multimedia2 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Atmos
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, Mid, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
Video formats supportedDiffers3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, M4V, MP43G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
SpeakersKnown for oneMono
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedKnown for oneAndroid 10
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh4700 mAh
Talk time (4G) (max)Known for one44 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for one23 h
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for one22 h
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one84 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one27 h
Battery endurance in cyclesKnown for one1200
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one25 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one10 W
Enduranceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one8.2
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP68
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneB
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneA to G
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerKnown for oneYes
Geomagnetic sensorKnown for oneYes
Hall sensorKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers196 g195 g
WidthDiffers77.9 mm76.2 mm
DepthDiffers164.4 mm7.6 mm
HeightDiffers7.7 mm157.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB
SIM card ejector pinKnown for oneYes

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