Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A05 vs vivo Y18
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A05 and vivo Y18: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A05 | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A05, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- against 15 W
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- against 1 year
vivo Y18, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 840 nits
- against 400 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A05 | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 225,154 Best value | 222,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 | 424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 | 1,322 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A05 | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Green | Brown, Cyan, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 168.8 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % | 83.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A05 | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A05 | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 840 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 262 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A05 | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A05 | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A05 | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years Best value | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A05 | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B7, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B13, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B26, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B38, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.84 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.41 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A05 | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A05 | Y18 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A055F, SM-A055F/DS, SM-A055M, SM-A055M/DS | — |
