This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core and SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core features a more compact 5-inch display, 2,600mAh battery and Samsung Exynos 7570 chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 features a larger 6.7-inch display, 50MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, 25W fast charging and IP64 dust & water resistance.
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.0-inch qHD PLS LCD Display (540 x 960 Pixels 220 ppi) | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with 120Hz Refresh Rate and notch |
| Size | 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 154g | 196 g |
| Build | Plastic | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP64 dust & splash resistance | |
| Colors | Black and Gold | Black, Gray, Light Blue |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 The SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has a larger and sharper display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7570 | Exynos 1610 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Quad Core CPU 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-T720 | Mali-G68 MP4 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 4GB or 6GB of RAM |
| Storage | 8GB | 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB |
| Expansion | 32GB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) | Android 17 with One UI 9; up to 6 major OS updates |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 8 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) Autofocus LED Flash |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
5 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) with Fixed Focus |
13 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18
SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has the more capable camera system with a more capable ultrawide camera and a wider-aperture main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
No biometric sensors. Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18
Based on the specs, it has a fingerprint sensor, face recognition, a gyroscope, and a compass. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 2600 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
5V/1A Charging |
25W Charging rate (50% in 30 minutes) |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A18
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A18 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱4,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | No official price in the Philippines yet. |
| Release Date | August 24, 2018 | September 16, 2026 |
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