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Product comparison · 2 phones

Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 30identical
  • 75known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 1.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 8 GB more RAM capacity than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (12 GB vs 4 GB). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 128 GB more internal storage capacity than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (256 GB vs 128 GB). Only the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has image stabilizer. Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung Galaxy A18, 19.3 cm (7.6") on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.

  • Display diagonal
    • 17 cm (6.7")
    • 19.3 cm (7.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1080 x 2340 pixels
    • 1848 x 2448 pixels
  • Screen shape
    • Curved edge screen
    • Flat
  • Display technology marketing name
    • Super AMOLED
    • Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 3.6 GHz
  • RAM capacity
    • 4 GB
    • 12 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • 128 GB
    • 256 GB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • MicroSD (TransFlash)
    • Not supported

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144 specifications
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Galaxy A18View product
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Galaxy Z Fold8View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")19.3 cm (7.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2340 pixels1848 x 2448 pixels
Screen shapeDiffersCurved edge screenFlat
Display technology marketing nameDiffersSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
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
Display brightnessKnown for one1500 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for one3000 cd/m²
Pixel densityKnown for one403 ppi
Second displayKnown for oneYes
Second display diagonalKnown for one14 cm (5.5")
Second display resolutionKnown for one1972 x 1248 pixels
Second display typeKnown for oneDynamic AMOLED 2X
Second display glass typeKnown for oneGorilla Glass
Second display pixel densityKnown for one428 ppi
Second display Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneGorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Second display refresh rateKnown for one120 Hz
Panel typeKnown for oneAMOLED
Rounded display cornersKnown for oneYes
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneSnapdragon
Processor modelKnown for one8 Elite Gen 5
Processor cores88
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4.74 GHz
Storage3 differ
RAM capacityDiffers4 GB12 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
User memoryKnown for one218.6 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)Not supported
Camera10 differ
Rear camera typeDiffersTriple cameraDual camera
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/1.56"
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/2.52"
Rear camera resolution (numeric)50 MP50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP50 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP50 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one50 MP
Rear camera aperture number1.81.8
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.21.9
Rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1 µm
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one0.7 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one85°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one120°
Optical zoomKnown for one2x
Digital zoom10x10x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/3.33"
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP10 MP
Front camera aperture numberDiffers22.2
Front camera pixel sizeKnown for one1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one100°
Cover camera resolution (numeric)Known for one10 MP
Cover camera aperture numberKnown for one2.2
Rear camera flashYesYes
Flash typeKnown for oneLED
Video capture resolution (max)Differs1920 x 1080 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers120 fps30 fps
Auto focusYesYes
Image stabilizerDiffersNoYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeKnown for oneYes
PanoramaKnown for oneYes
Slow motion modeYesYes
Slow motion rateDiffers120 fps @HD240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Third rear camera aperture numberKnown for one2.4
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one1920x1080@30fps
Video recording modesKnown for one1080p
Video stabilizerKnown for oneYes
Network8 differ
SIM card capabilityDiffersHybrid Dual SIMDual SIM
Mobile network generationDiffers4G5G
SIM card typeDiffersNanoSIMNanoSIM + eSIM
2G standardsKnown for oneGSM
3G standardsDiffersUMTS, WCDMAWCDMA
4G standardLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardKnown for oneSub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
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 versionDiffers2.06.0
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for one850,1900,1800,900 MHz
3G bands supportedDiffers2100,850,900 MHz2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for one2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz
5G bands supportedKnown for one2100,700,1900,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500,1500 MHz
MIMOKnown for oneYes
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUSB Type-C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneNo
Navigationidentical
Position locationYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)YesYes
Electronic compassKnown for oneYes
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersBarFold
Product colourDiffersSilverGraphite
Performanceidentical
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Video callKnown for oneYes
Fast chargingKnown for oneYes
Multimedia3 differ
SpeakersDiffersMonostereo
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
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedKnown for oneAndroid 10
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh4800 mAh
Removable batteryKnown for oneNo
Battery endurance in cycles12001200
Wireless video playback timeKnown for one26 h
Power1 differ
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Differs25 W45 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)10 W10 W
Endurance1 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffersBA
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Battery endurance per cycleKnown for one2950 min
Repeated free fall reliability classKnown for oneA
Repairability classKnown for oneC
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP48
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerKnown for oneYes
Geomagnetic sensorKnown for oneYes
Hall sensorKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers196 g201 g
WidthDiffers77.9 mm161.4 mm
DepthDiffers164.4 mm4.5 mm
HeightDiffers7.7 mm123.9 mm
Folded widthKnown for one8.19 cm
Folded depthKnown for one9.7 mm
Folded heightKnown for one12.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneNo
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for one0.823 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)Known for one1.211 W/kg
Extremities SAR (EU)Known for one2.26 W/kg
Other featuresidentical
CompatibilityKnown for oneGalaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Galaxy Watch U
Technical detailsidentical
Security update termKnown for one31 July 2033

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