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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A04 Core vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A04 Core | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | Samsung Exynos 1610 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 | Xclipse |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,120,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 and 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A04 Core | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Rose Gold | Black, Grey, White, Blue, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | — | 7.7 mm |
| Body Width | — | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | — | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | — | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A04 Core | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 25 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A04 Core | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 385 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | — | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A04 Core | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A04 Core | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A04 Core | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 6 years |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A04 Core | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.37 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A04 Core | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A04 Core | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A04 Core | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
