Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads
by 40 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leads overall versus Galaxy A18 4G. Performance: 36.5 vs 94.8.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 6.7" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1080 x 2340 | 1440 x 3120Better |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 775 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 385 ppi | 498 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | No | YesBetter |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | DX anti-reflective coating Privacy DisplayBetter |
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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 4GB | 16GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 2.4GHz | 4.74GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 8 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 2x4.74GHz + 6x3.62GHz |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 609489 | 3892165Better |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 980 | 3800Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 2144 | 11566Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 256GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | Exynos 1610 | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Mali-G68 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
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 S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 50MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | f/1.8 | f/1.4Better |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | None (no telephoto) | 5xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 100x |
Optical Image Stabilization Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads | No | YesBetter |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fpsBetter |
Camera Features Different | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 Ultra generally outperforms Galaxy A18 4G across key categories. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) vs Exynos 1610 This makes Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 299,317 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 365,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 299,317; PTA Rs 365,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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