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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) 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 C7 (2017), if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 385 ppi
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 196 g
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
- Microphone Count
- 2
- against 1
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 32 GB
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy C7 (2017) | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 16 h | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | 78 h | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy C7 (2017) | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Black, Pink | Black, Grey, White, Blue, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 152.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 180 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 73.3 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | 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 C7 (2017) | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | ARM Cortex-A53 | Samsung Exynos 1610 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | — | Xclipse |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| 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 CPU with 4 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 cores at 1.7 GHz | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | — | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy C7 (2017) | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Side |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy C7 (2017) | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | 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 C7 (2017) | 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 C7 (2017) | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 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 C7 (2017) | 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 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 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 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, NFC, USB Charging, USB OTG, microUSB | 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 | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | 0.54 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.47 W/kg | 1.37 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy C7 (2017) | 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 C7 (2017) | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy C7 (2017) | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
