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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S10 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 Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S10, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 550 ppi
- against 385 ppi
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,120,000
- against 328,366
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Samsung Exynos 1610 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 | Xclipse |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 328,366 | 1,120,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 741 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,317 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M4, 2×2.31 GHz Cortex-A75, 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) in EMEA/LATAM; octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485, 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485) in USA/China | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Red | Black, Grey, White, Blue, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.4 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 149.9 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 157 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.3 % Best value | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | 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 | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable 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 | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,040 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 550 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,498 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | 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 S10 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | 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) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | 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, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 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, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 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 | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, ANT+, Samsung DeX, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, DLNA | 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 | 0.93 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.79 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.48 W/kg Best value | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.59 W/kg | 1.37 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 316 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support | 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 S10 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Microsoft Continuum Support | — |
