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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • 190 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 23,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB

  • 196 g.
  • 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1610 processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 25,000Out 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).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
190 g
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
196 g

Refresh

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

Display

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

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Exynos 1610 processor

Memory

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • 6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 processor.
  • Up to 8 GB RAM.
  • Up to 256 GB storage.

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

  • IP64 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Android 17 (vs Android 15).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G
PerformanceMediatek Helio G99 processorExynos 1610 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAM4 GB RAM
StorageUp to 256 GB storage128 GB storage
Weight190 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 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy A17 4GGalaxy A18 4G
Announced2025, September 182026, September 15
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, September 18—
Model numbersSM-A175F, SM-A175F/DS, SM-A175M, SM-A175M/DS, SM-A175F/DSB—
SAR EU0.37 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
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)
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)196 g (6.91 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz; 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 Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
ProcessorMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)Exynos 1610
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB
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 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
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@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera features—HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
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
RadioFM radio (market/region dependent)FM 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 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP64 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing
ColorsBlack, Gray, Light blueGray, Light Blue, Black
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensing—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
EnergyClass A—
Battery51:33h 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.

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