Samsung Galaxy A18 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Samsung Galaxy A18
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Too close to call: 1 of 3 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 specsSamsung Galaxy Z Fold Special5794
- CameraNot enough data
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryfrom specsSamsung Galaxy A186747
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Samsung Galaxy A18 has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has the bigger screen8" vs 6.7"
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has more RAM16 GB vs 4 GB
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Exynos 1610
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Samsung Galaxy A18 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 for its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh), or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special for its bigger screen (8" vs 6.7") and more RAM (16 GB vs 4 GB).
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
Larger display: 8" vs 6.7" · More RAM: 16 GB vs 4 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Samsung Galaxy A18 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
It's a close call. Pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 for its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh), or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special for its bigger screen (8" vs 6.7") and more RAM (16 GB vs 4 GB). BeastScore: Samsung Galaxy A18 86.0/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special 86.1/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Samsung Galaxy A18 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
Samsung Galaxy A18 has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has a 8-inch display and 4400 mAh battery.
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