Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB vs Motorola Moto G17 4G

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Feature	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Price	KSh 30,000.00	KSh 27,300.00
Display	6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz	IPS LCD, 800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM)
Processor	Exynos 1610	Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
RAM	4GB, 6GB	4GB, 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/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Battery	5000 mAh	5200 mAh
Charging	25W wired	18W wired
Weight	196 g (6.91 oz)	189.9 g (6.67 oz)
Operating system	Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9	Android 15
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE

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General

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Model	Galaxy A18 4G	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Announced	2026, September 15	2026, January 29 (released 2026, January 29)

Design

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)	165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
Weight	196 g (6.91 oz)	189.9 g (6.67 oz)
Build materials	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)

Display

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Display	6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz	IPS LCD, 800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM)
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 3, Mohs level 5
Display features	Super AMOLED, 90Hz	800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM)

Performance

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Processor	Exynos 1610	Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G52 MC2

Memory & Storage

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
RAM	4GB, 6GB	4GB, 8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Cameras

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
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/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front camera	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm	32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm
Rear camera features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera features	HDR	HDR
Front camera video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Battery	5000 mAh	5200 mAh
Charging	25W wired	18W wired

Software

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Operating system	Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9	Android 15

Network

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Connectivity

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.4, 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)	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)	Not Supported	—
Satellite features	Not Supported	—

Durability

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Water resistance	IP64 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)	IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors	Gray, Light Blue, Black	Pantone: Bordeaux, Alaskan Blue, Evening Blue

Audio

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 256GB	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Loudspeakers	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	Yes

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