Samsung Galaxy S23 leads
by 15 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S23 leads overall versus Galaxy A18 4G. Software: 84.2 vs 10.2.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Best for users who prioritize battery and software.
Samsung Galaxy S23
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceHDR Support
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceResolution
Panel Type
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 6.7"Better | 6.1" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 775 nits | 1750 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 385 ppi | 422 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | No | YesBetter |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Better |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 4GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 2.4GHz | 3.36GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 8 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 1x3.36GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 3x2.0GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 609489 | 1231075 |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 980 | 2000Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 2144 | 5400Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | Exynos 1610 | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Mali-G68 | Adreno 740 |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | None (no telephoto) | 3xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 30x |
Optical Image Stabilization Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | No | YesBetter |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 13MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Sensor Different | 13MP 1/3.1" front camera | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fpsBetter |
Camera Features Different | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Galaxy S23 is the better choice overall. Key differences: Galaxy S23 scores higher for camera (74.2 vs 40.1). Galaxy A18 4G lasts longer on a charge (about 8.6h vs 7.4h of estimated screen-on time). However, Galaxy A18 4G lasts longer on a charge.
Galaxy S23 scores higher overall than Galaxy A18 4G once each category is weighted. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Exynos 1610 That makes Galaxy S23 the safer all-round pick, though Galaxy A18 4G may lead in specific areas.
Best for users who need long battery life. Galaxy A18 4G provides extended usage with strong software.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S23 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 71,400 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 97,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and Samsung Galaxy S23 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S23 scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A18 4G advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage), HDR Support (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S23 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S23: non-PTA approximately Rs 71,400; PTA Rs 97,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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