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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs POCO C85

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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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POCO C85

POCO C85

  • 205 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) processor.
  • Storage: eMMC 5.1.
KSh 24,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same IP64 rating and 50 MP main camera, the POCO C85 has a bigger battery (6,000 mAh) and a larger 6.9-inch screen, scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and charges faster (33 W), while the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G has a sharper OLED screen, runs newer Android 17 with 6 OS upgrades promised and has steadier photos and video (OIS) and sharper selfies (13 MP).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
196 g
POCO C85
205 g

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
90 Hz display refresh rate
POCO C85
About 120 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
6.7 inch screen
POCO C85
About 6.9 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Exynos 1610 processor
POCO C85
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
POCO C85
6,000 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 254 ppi).
  • Newer Android 17 (vs Android 15).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • 6 OS upgrades promised.
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).

POCO C85

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 33 W (vs 25 W).
  • More memory: up to 8 GB RAM (vs 4 GB).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • Larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.7-inch).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A18 4GPOCO C85
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.9-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera
PerformanceExynos 1610 processorMediatek Helio G81 Ultra processor
Storage128 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery6,000 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging33 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
BrandSamsungPOCO
ModelGalaxy A18 4GC85 4G
Announced2026, September 152025, September 01
Release status—Available. Released 2025, September 01
Model numbers—25078PC3EE

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)171.6 x 79.5 x 8 mm (6.76 x 3.13 x 0.31 in)
Weight196 g (6.91 oz)205 g (7.23 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
Display6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 660 nits (typ), 810 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5—
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90HzIPS LCD, 120Hz, 660 nits (typ), 810 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
ProcessorExynos 1610Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
RAM4GB6GB, 8GB
Storage128GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Storage technology—eMMC 5.1
Memory configurations—128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
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, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
Battery5000 mAh6000 mAh
Charging25W wired33W wired, PD, 50% in 31 min 10W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
Operating systemAndroid 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 15, HyperOS 2

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Network speed—HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, 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
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioFM radio (market/region dependent)FM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Not Supported—
Satellite featuresNot Supported—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
Water resistanceIP64 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensingFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsGray, Light Blue, BlackPurple, Black, Green
Additional features—Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBPOCO C85
Energy—Class A
Battery—77:49h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class A (270 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP64.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

Get the POCO C85 if you want a bigger battery and a larger 6.9-inch screen, or the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G if you would rather have a sharper OLED screen and newer Android 17 with 6 OS upgrades promised.

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