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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A8s 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 A18 4G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 385 ppi
- Weight
- 173 g
- against 196 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 7.7 mm
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | 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 A8s | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow | Black, Grey, White, Blue, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.7 mm |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 173 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | 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 A8s | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Samsung Exynos 1610 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | Xclipse |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,120,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | 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 A8s | 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 A8s | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 6 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 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, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | ANT+, NFC, USB Type-C | 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 | 0.24 W/kg Best value | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.37 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | 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 A8s | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
