Samsung Galaxy S26 leads
by 32 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 leads overall versus Galaxy A18 4G. Performance: 36.5 vs 92.2.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26
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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Meaningful differences
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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 S26 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 6.7"Better | 6.3" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 775 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 385 ppi | 409 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | No | YesBetter |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Better |
RAM
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 4GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 2.4GHz | 4.74GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 8 | 10 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 609489 | 3064672Better |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 980 | 3300Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 2144 | 10824Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | Exynos 1610 | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN; Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROWBetter |
GPU Different | Mali-G68 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN; Xclipse 960 - ROW |
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 S26 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | None (no telephoto) | 3xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 30x |
Optical Image Stabilization Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | No | YesBetter |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 leads | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 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 S26 leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR10+Better |
Camera Features Different | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Galaxy S26 is the better choice overall. Key differences: Galaxy S26 scores higher for camera (74.2 vs 40.1). Galaxy S26 lasts longer on a charge (about 10h vs 8.6h of estimated screen-on time). However, Galaxy A18 4G has a larger display.
Galaxy S26 scores higher overall than Galaxy A18 4G once each category is weighted. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN; Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW vs Exynos 1610 That makes Galaxy S26 the safer all-round pick, though Galaxy A18 4G may lead in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 176,397 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 295,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A18 4G advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage), HDR Support (Samsung Galaxy S26 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26: non-PTA approximately Rs 176,397; PTA Rs 295,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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