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Samsung Galaxy A72 5G 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
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A72 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A72 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 196 g
- against 203 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 8.4 mm
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | 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 | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Blue | Black, Grey, White, Blue, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | 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 | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | Samsung Exynos 1610 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Xclipse |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,120,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 cores and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 cores | 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 | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | 120Hz | 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 | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | 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) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 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, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, 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, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, 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 | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
