Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
3category wins
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1450 |
| PPI | 385 | 403 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 86 | 83.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 | Xclipse 920 (International) / Adreno 730 (USA) |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1610 | Exynos 2200 (International) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA) |
| Process (nm) | — | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 9 | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 17 | 13 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 1,588 (Exynos 2200) / 1,662 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1) |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 3,958 (Exynos 2200) / 4,188 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1) |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,434,169 (Exynos 2200) / 1,294,871 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1) |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 2 MP, (macro) | — |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) | 10 MP, f/2.4, 25mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 164.4 | 158 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Other | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) | — |
| Weight (g) | 196 | 209 |
| Width (mm) | 77.9 | 76.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 15 | 2023, October 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 18 | Available. Released 2023, October 05 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensing | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G is 8% cheaper at 69,000 DZD versus 75,000 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
Other popular comparisons
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
228,000 DA
Apple
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
335,000 DA
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
228,000 DA
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
189,000 DA
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
228,000 DA
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
145,000 DA
Apple
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
335,000 DA
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
145,000 DA
Apple
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
335,000 DA
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
189,000 DA
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S26
166,000 DA
Apple
Apple iPhone 17
213,000 DA