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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Grand Max 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 Grand Max, if you care about…
- Weight
- 161 g
- against 196 g
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 2,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 1.5 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 4.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Grand Max | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Samsung Exynos 1610 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | Xclipse |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,120,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Grand Max | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White | Black, Grey, White, Blue, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 146 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 161 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 68.6 % | 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 | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Grand Max | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,500 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 | 18 h | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | 87 h | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Grand Max | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5.25″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 385 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 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 | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Grand Max | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Grand Max | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Grand Max | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 6 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Grand Max | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-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 | 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, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, 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, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, 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, 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 | 0.49 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.3 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.37 W/kg Best value | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.71 W/kg Best value | 1.37 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Grand Max | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 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 Grand Max | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Grand Max | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
