OnePlus N6 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A18: Which One Should You Buy?
Samsung Galaxy A18 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
OnePlus N6 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A18
Samsung Galaxy A18 wins 3 of 5 categories
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 specsSamsung Galaxy A183357
- Camerafrom specsSamsung Galaxy A185783
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieSamsung Galaxy A184060
- Batteryfrom specsOnePlus N6 Lite10067
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- OnePlus N6 Lite has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy A18 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 13 MP
- OnePlus N6 Lite has the bigger screen6.75" vs 6.7"
- Samsung Galaxy A18 has a sharper selfie camera16 MP vs 5 MP
- Samsung Galaxy A18 has the faster chipExynos 1610 vs Unisoc T7250
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Samsung Galaxy A18 wins — BeastScore 86.0/100
The Samsung Galaxy A18 is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (50 MP vs 13 MP) and sharper selfie camera (16 MP vs 5 MP). The OnePlus N6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus N6 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A18?
The Samsung Galaxy A18 is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (50 MP vs 13 MP) and sharper selfie camera (16 MP vs 5 MP). The OnePlus N6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). BeastScore: OnePlus N6 Lite 86.0/100, Samsung Galaxy A18 86.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus N6 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A18?
OnePlus N6 Lite has a 6.75-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy A18 has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
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