Samsung Galaxy A18 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 4G. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A18 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 20999 | Rs. 19990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29th, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy A18 5G is Rs. 20999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 18, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is Rs. 19990.
Samsung Galaxy A18 5G has larger screen size of 6.74 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 4G's 6.7 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 385 PPI. Samsung Galaxy A18 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Samsung Galaxy A18 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 4G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Samsung Galaxy A18 5G has 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 4G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A18 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 4G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A18 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2026 (Expected) | September 18, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Black, Gray, Light blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W |