Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A18: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A18
Too close to call: 2 of 5 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsGalaxy Note 20 Ultra9045
- Camerafrom specsGalaxy Note 20 Ultra9732
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieSamsung Galaxy A184060
- Batteryfrom specsSamsung Galaxy A185067
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Samsung Galaxy A18 has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a sharper main camera108 MP vs 50 MP
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.7"
- Samsung Galaxy A18 has a sharper selfie camera16 MP vs 10 MP
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has more RAM12 GB vs 4 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A18 are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for its sharper main camera (108 MP vs 50 MP) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.7"), or the Samsung Galaxy A18 for its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh) and sharper selfie camera (16 MP vs 10 MP).
Higher-resolution main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A18?
It's a close call. Pick the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for its sharper main camera (108 MP vs 50 MP) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.7"), or the Samsung Galaxy A18 for its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh) and sharper selfie camera (16 MP vs 10 MP). BeastScore: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 85.5/100, Samsung Galaxy A18 86.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A18?
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display and 4500 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy A18 has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
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