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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Fold 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 A18 4G, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.7 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,235 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 385 ppi
- against 362 ppi
- Weight
- 196 g
- against 276 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 1610 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Xclipse |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,120,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485. | 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 | 12 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Black | Black, Grey, White, Blue, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | 15.5 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 117.9 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 160.9 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 276 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.7 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 6.9 mm | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,235 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 192:269 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 7.3″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,536 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,152 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 362 ppi | 385 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 185,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Secondary Display, Foldable Display, HDR10+ | 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 | 4.6″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | 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 | — | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single 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, 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 B13, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n78 | 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/6 Best value | 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, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | ANT+, Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1 | 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 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.41 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.49 W/kg Best value | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.58 W/kg | 1.37 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 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 Fold 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Fold 5G | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
