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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

  • 192 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 31,500In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB

  • 196 g.
  • 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1610 processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 30,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.7-inch OLED screen, 5,000 mAh battery and 50 MP main camera, the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G is the better buy: it has better water and dust protection (IP64) and offers FM radio.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
192 g
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
196 g

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
90 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
About 6.7 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
6.7 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Exynos 1610 processor

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Up to 8 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Up to 6 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

  • 6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi.
  • Exynos 1330 processor.
  • Up to 8 GB RAM.
  • Up to 256 GB storage.

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

  • IP64 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • FM radio (market/region dependent).
  • Newer Android 17 (vs Android 15).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G
PerformanceExynos 1330 processorExynos 1610 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAMUp to 6 GB RAM
StorageUp to 256 GB storage128 GB storage
Weight192 g196 g
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP64 water and dust resistance
SoftwareAndroid 15, 6 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 17, 6 OS upgrades promised

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy A17Galaxy A18 4G
Announced2025, August 062026, September 15
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, August 14—
Model numbersSM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS—
SAR EU0.67 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)196 g (6.91 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
ProcessorExynos 1330 (5 nm)Exynos 1610
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB, 6GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera features—HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66—
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - India; SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoFM radio (market/region dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)—Not Supported
Satellite features—Not Supported

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP64 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing
ColorsBlack, Gray, BlueGray, Light Blue, Black
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensing—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 435787 (v10) GeekBench: 2048 (v6) 3DMark: 365 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Display738 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-26.4 LUFS (Good)—
BatteryActive use score 11:48h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB
EnergyClass B—
Battery43:52h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass B (180 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both have 5,000 mAh batteries.
  • Both have 90 Hz displays.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy A18 4G is the better buy for almost everyone, with better water and dust protection and FM radio.

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