Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads
by 28 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 FE leads overall versus Galaxy A18 4G. Performance: 36.5 vs 78.4.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
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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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Refresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differenceHDR Support
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceDisplay Size
Resolution
Pixel Density
Panel Type
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.7" | 6.7" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 775 nits | 1900 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Close match | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | No | YesBetter |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Better |
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 FE |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 4GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 2.4GHz | 3.3GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 8 | 10 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 1x3.3GHz + 2x2.74GHz + 5x2.36GHz + 2x1.8GHz |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 609489 | 2535201Better |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 980 | 2300Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 2144 | 8035Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | Exynos 1610 | Exynos 2500 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Mali-G68 | Xclipse 950 |
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 FE |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 50MP + 12MP + 8MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | None (no telephoto) | 3xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 30x |
Optical Image Stabilization Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | No | YesBetter |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+Better |
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 FE leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+Better |
Camera Features Different | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 FE generally outperforms Galaxy A18 4G across key categories. Chipset: Exynos 2500 (3 nm) vs Exynos 1610 This makes Galaxy S26 FE the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A18 4G may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 FE excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 195,997 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 250,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 FE scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), HDR Support (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: non-PTA approximately Rs 195,997; PTA Rs 250,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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