Overview
NeoScore
6.3
#1446 of 6270
- Design & display
- 6.7
- Performance & hardware
- 5.7
- Camera
- 7.2
- Connectivity
- 6.5
- Battery & charging
- 5.5
Strengths
- Its AnTuTu result is above average for phones of its time.
- At 196 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
- At 7.7 mm thick, it is thinner than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- The 5,000 mAh battery has less capacity than that of most phones of its time.
- Its 25 W charging is slower than that of most phones of its time.
- The 90 Hz display has one of the lowest refresh rates of its time.
- Display
- 6.7″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,340 px90 Hz
- Design
- 196 g77.9 mm164.4 mm7.7 mm
- Performance
- Samsung Exynos 1610Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 1,120,000Better than 32% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh25 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.85 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 13 Mpx · f/2
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 17
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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy A18 4G suits everyday users who want an AMOLED display and expandable storage; the trade-off is a 5,000 mAh battery and 25 W charging, both behind most phones of its time. Battery capacity and charging are its clearest compromises.
Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display runs at 90 Hz, one of the lowest refresh rates of its time. The phone weighs 196 g, less than most phones of its time, and measures 7.7 mm thick, thinner than most. Its AnTuTu result is above average. This version pairs 4 GB of RAM with 128 GB of expandable storage; the phone is also sold in an 8 GB / 256 GB configuration.
The camera is above average: the 50 MP main camera has optical image stabilization, alongside a 5 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP macro camera. Other features include IP64 protection, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and Android 17 with six years of OS updates. The Samsung Galaxy A18 4G has a NeoScore of 6.3. It is a fit for buyers who prioritize an AMOLED display, cameras, and expandable storage over battery capacity and charging that lag behind most phones of its time.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
4 GB / 128 GB / Global
Design & display
6.7
- Display Technology Super AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
- 7.0
- Display Pixel Density 385 ppi
- 8.0
- Display Features Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless
- 2.0
- Weight 196 g
- 6.4
- Resistance Features IP64
- 4.0
- Usable Surface 86 %
- 8.3
- Body Thickness 7.7 mm
- 8.6
Performance & hardware
5.7
- AnTuTu Score 1,120,000
- 4.3
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 3.1
- Processor Process Size 5 nm
- 7.7
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
- 5.6
- RAM Type LPDDR5X
- 10.0
Camera
7.2
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 0 x
- 0.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Macro Camera, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Pro Video Mode, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, 2x2 OCL, AutoFraming, NPU AI Engine, DOL HDR
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.5
- Connectivity Features 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
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 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
- 8.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
- 8.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 10.0
Battery & charging
5.5
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 25 W
- 5.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 6.73
- Performance & hardware
- 5.68
- Camera
- 7.17
- Connectivity
- 6.5
- Battery & charging
- 5.54
- NeoScore rank
- #1446 / 6270
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Samsung Exynos 1610
- Processor Process Size
- 5 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Xclipse
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,120,000
- CPU Description
- Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v11
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Grey, White, Blue, Light Blue
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- Body Width
- 77.9 mm
- Body Height
- 164.4 mm
- Weight
- 196 g
- Usable Surface
- 86 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP64
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,340 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 385 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Software
- Operating System
- Android 17
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 17
- OS Update Support
- 6 years
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- Google Services
- Yes
- Widevine L1
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 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
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Connectivity Features
- 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
- SAR (EU) head
- 0.54 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1.37 W/kg
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 1
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-A185F, SM-A185F/DS, SM-A185M, SM-A185M/DS, SM-A185F/DSB
Galaxy A18 4G
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP Main Camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 240 fps
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 240 fps
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Macro Camera, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Pro Video Mode, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, 2x2 OCL, AutoFraming, NPU AI Engine, DOL HDR
5 MP Ultrawide Camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
2 MP Macro Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
13 MP Front Camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.1″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.1″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
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Variant details
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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