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Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 35identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has 2 more processor cores than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (10 vs 8). The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has 4 GB more RAM capacity than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (8 GB vs 4 GB). The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has 7 MP more second rear camera resolution (numeric) than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (12 MP vs 5 MP). Only the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has image stabilizer. Display resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy A18, 2340 x 1080 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.

  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy A18:1080 x 2340 pixels
    • Galaxy S26 FE:2340 x 1080 pixels
  • Screen shape
    • Galaxy A18:Curved edge screen
    • Galaxy S26 FE:Flat
  • Display technology marketing name
    • Galaxy A18:Super AMOLED
    • Galaxy S26 FE:Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Processor cores
    • Galaxy A18:8
    • Galaxy S26 FE:10
  • RAM capacity
    • Galaxy A18:4 GB
    • Galaxy S26 FE:8 GB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Galaxy A18:MicroSD (TransFlash)
    • Galaxy S26 FE:Not supported
  • Second rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy A18:5 MP
    • Galaxy S26 FE:12 MP
  • Third rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy A18:2 MP
    • Galaxy S26 FE:8 MP

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Comparison of Galaxy A18, Galaxy S26 FE
120 specifications
Display3 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2340 pixels2340 x 1080 pixels
Screen shapeDiffersCurved edge screenFlat
Display technology marketing nameDiffersSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass Victus
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 Hz
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1900 cd/m²
Pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 ppi
Panel typeKnown for oneAMOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Rounded display cornersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Exynos
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers4 GB8 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)Not supported
Camera8 differ
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/1.56"
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3.2"
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/4.4"
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP12 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP8 MP
Rear camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 µm
Rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.12 µm
Third rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123°
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32°
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3.2"
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP12 MP
Front camera aperture numberDiffers22.2
Front camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85°
Flash typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Video capture resolution (max)Differs1920 x 1080 pixels4320 x 7680 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers120 fps240 fps
Image stabilizerDiffersNoYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PanoramaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Portrait modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Slow motion rateDiffers120 fps @HD240fps in FHD, 120fps in FHD, 120fps in UHD
Digital zoomKnown for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one1920x1080@30fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video recording modesKnown for one1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Video stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network8 differ
SIM card capabilityDiffersHybrid Dual SIMDual SIM
Mobile network generationDiffers4G5G
SIM card typeDiffersNanoSIMNanoSIM + eSIM
3G standardsDiffersUMTS, WCDMAWCDMA, UMTS
5G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD, Sub6 FDD
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
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)
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.05.4
3G bands supportedDiffers2100,850,900 MHz850,1900,2100 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1800,1900,2100,850,900,2600,800,700,2300,2500 MHz
5G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100,1900,1800,850,700,900,2600,800,2300,2500,3500,3700 MHz
Ports & interfacesidentical
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Navigationidentical
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverGraphite
Performanceidentical
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Face recognitionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video callKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, Mid, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTAMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, Mid, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
Video formats supportedDiffers3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, M4V, MP4MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
SpeakersKnown for oneMonoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersAndroid 10Android 17
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh4900 mAh
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 h
Power1 differ
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Differs25 W45 W
Endurance1 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffersBA
Battery endurance per cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 min
Repeated free fall reliability classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA
Repairability classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP68
Sensorsidentical
BarometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hall sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Magnetic sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers196 g193 g
WidthDiffers77.9 mm76.9 mm
DepthDiffers164.4 mm7.4 mm
HeightDiffers7.7 mm161.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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