Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB vs Motorola Moto G57
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB |  Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 30,000.00 | KSh 31,000.00 |
| Display | 6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1050 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Exynos 1610 | Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 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) | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | — |
| Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) | — |
| Operating system | Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9 | Android 16 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
| Model | Galaxy A18 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
| Announced | 2026, September 15 | 2025, November 05 (released 2025, December) |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | — |
| Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) | — |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, silicone polymer (eco leather) back |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1050 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 4 |
| Display features | Super AMOLED, 90Hz | 120Hz, 1050 nits (peak) |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1610 | Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No (no card slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 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) | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera features | HDR | HDR |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | — |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9 | Android 16 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Not Supported | — |
| Satellite features | Not Supported | — |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP64 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes); MIL-STD-810H compliant; drop resistant up to 1.2m |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Gray, Light Blue, Black | Pantone: Fluidity, Pink Lemonade, Corsair, Regatta |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | Yes |
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