Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads
by 26 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S23 Ultra leads overall versus Galaxy A18 4G. Camera: 39.2 vs 83.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Best for users who prioritize software.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceHDR Support
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differencePanel Type
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 6.7" | 6.8"Better |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 1080 x 2340 | 1440 x 3088Better |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 775 nits | 1750 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 385 ppi | 501 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | No | YesBetter |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 4GB | 12GBBetter |
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 | 1241531 |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 980 | 2000Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 2144 | 5400Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 256GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | Exynos 1610 | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Mali-G68 | Adreno 740 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceDigital Zoom
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 50MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 200MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | f/1.8 | f/1.7Better |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | None (no telephoto) | 10xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 100x |
Optical Image Stabilization Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | No | YesBetter |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 Ultra leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fpsBetter |
Camera Features Different | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S23 Ultra generally outperforms Galaxy A18 4G across key categories. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Exynos 1610 This makes Galaxy S23 Ultra the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A18 4G may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize software. Galaxy A18 4G offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S23 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 120,929 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 178,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 Ultra scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 120,929; PTA Rs 178,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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