Home Phone comparison Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy A18 4G - Which is better?

Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

47 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A13
VS
54 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Samsung Galaxy A13
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A13 Manufactured in March, 2022, with display 6.6 with chipsetSamsung Exynos 850, vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, Manufactured in September, 2026 with chipsetExynos 1610. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A13
  • Higher pixel density: 400ppi
  • Lighter design: 195g vs 196g
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
  • Larger display: 6.7in
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 3/32 GB
- 4/32 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB		 - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 4/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Samsung Galaxy A13
vs
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

Display

Display quality comparison
Type PLS TFT Super AMOLED
Size 6.6 in 6.7 in
Resolution 1080x2408 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Pixel density 400 ppi 385 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 500 nits 800 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 83.4 % 86 %
Features n/a DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy A13
586 nits
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
n/a
sRGB gamut99.9 %n/a
Response time33 msn/a
Contrast1257:1n/a
Sources: NotebookCheck [Samsung Galaxy A13]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 165.1 mm (6.5 in) 164.4 mm (6.47 in)
Width 76.4 mm (3.01 in) 77.9 mm (3.07 in)
Thickness 8.8 mm (0.35 in) 7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Weight 195 g (6.88 oz) 196 g (6.91 oz)
Water resistance No IP64
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Blue
- Yellow		 - Black
- Gray
- Blue
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes, In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy A13
83.4 %
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
86 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy A18 4G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Samsung Exynos 850 Exynos 1610
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2400 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (8) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture 8/2 (Cortex-A55) - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.4 (Cortex-A78)
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 8 nm 5 nm
Neural Processor No Yes
Graphics Mali-G52 MP1 n/a
GPU Cores 24 n/a
GPU Frequency 850 MHz n/a
FLOPS 40.8 GFLOPS n/a
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A13
474
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
962
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A13
1523
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
1987
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)474962
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15231987
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy A13
213783
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
608564
CPU77687262139
GPU3971342910
Memory46478111676
UX49905191839
NanoReview Score213783608564
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Samsung Galaxy A13
508
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
n/a
Max Surface Temp.39.8 °Cn/a
Stability97 %n/a
Graphics Test3 fpsn/a
Graphics Score508n/a
Sources: 3DMark [Samsung Galaxy A13]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Samsung Galaxy A13
4843
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
n/a
Writing score4494n/a
Web score4769n/a
Video editing4755n/a
Data manipulation3230n/a
NanoReview Score4843n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB		 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB		64 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 12 (Upgradeable to Android 14) Android 17
OS Size 16.5 GB 22 GB
UI Skin One UI Core 6.1 One UI 9.0

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 15 W 25 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (27% in 30 min) Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 2:18 h n/a
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy A13
23:56
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
n/a
Web Browsing08:52 hn/a
Video Playback13:18 hn/a
Games05:46 hn/a
Standby Mode127 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 50 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 8192x6144 pixels 8160x6120 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED LED
Stabilization Digital Optical
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion n/a 120 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
Ultra-wide: 5 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Depth: 2 MP		 Standard: 50 MP
Ultra-wide: 5 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length26 mm64 mm
SensorSamsung S5KJN1n/a
Sensor size1/2.761/2.76 (0.36)
Pixel size0.64 μmn/a
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix5 MP5 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Sensor size1/51/5 (0.2)
Pixel size1.12 μm1.12 μm
StabilizationDigitalNo

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 4160x3120 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.0
Focal length n/a 26 mm
Sensor CMOS n/a
Sensor size n/a 1/3.1 (0.32)
Pixel size n/a 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital No
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5 5.3
Bluetooth features PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* Varies by region Varies by region
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid Slotn/aNo
2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900n/a
3G BandsUMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)n/a
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B20/B25/B26/B29/B30/B66/B71)n/a
LTE category7n/a
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes No
FM Radio No n/a
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy A13
83.3 dB
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
n/a

Other

Class Budget Mid-range
Announced March, 2022 yr September, 2026 yr
Release Date March, 2022 yr September, 2026 yr
Launch Price ($) 189 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 279
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 15 W No
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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