Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads
by 34 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S25 Ultra leads overall versus Galaxy A18 4G. Performance: 36.5 vs 88.6.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Best for users who prioritize software.
Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 6.7" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 1080 x 2340 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 775 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 385 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | No | YesBetter |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | DX anti-reflective coatingBetter |
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 S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 4GB | 16GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 2.4GHz | 4.47GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 8 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 2x4.47GHz + 6x3.53GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 609489 | 2207809 |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 980 | 3100Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 2144 | 9846Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 256GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | Exynos 1610 | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Mali-G68 | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
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 S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 50MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | f/1.8 | f/1.7Better |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | None (no telephoto) | 5xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 100x |
Optical Image Stabilization Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | No | YesBetter |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, 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 S25 Ultra leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fpsBetter |
Camera Features Different | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better choice overall. Key differences: Galaxy S25 Ultra scores higher for camera (83.5 vs 40.1). Galaxy S25 Ultra lasts longer on a charge (about 9.6h vs 8.6h of estimated screen-on time). However, Galaxy A18 4G may still suit your needs better depending on your priorities.
Galaxy S25 Ultra scores higher overall than Galaxy A18 4G once each category is weighted. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) vs Exynos 1610 That makes Galaxy S25 Ultra the safer all-round pick, though Galaxy A18 4G may lead 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 S25 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 165,169 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 210,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 Ultra scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 165,169; PTA Rs 210,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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