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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, October 10 | 2026, September 15 |
| Released | 2025-10-13 | 2026-09-18 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700); B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| 5G | Sub‑6 GHz | No |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | No IP rating |
| SIM | Dual Nano‑SIM | Dual SIM; Nano SIM; SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 196 g |
DISPLAY9 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 1100 nits (HBM) | — |
| Color | — | 16M |
| Features | Always‑on display, eye comfort shield, adaptive refresh rate | — |
| Protection | Scratch‑resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) |
| Screen-to-body | 86% (minimal bezels) | ~86.0% |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120 Hz | Super AMOLED |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 | Exynos 1610 |
| GPU | Mali‑G68 | Mali-G68 |
| OS | Chipset: Exynos 1330 | Android |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC | microSD, up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Storage/RAM variants | 128 GB; 6 GB / 8 GB RAM | 128 GB; 4 GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Autofocus: Yes; OIS: No; Flash: Yes |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP wide, PDAF, 5 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro | 50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP; f1.8 , f2.2 , f2.4 |
| Video | 4K recording, electronic stabilization | Full HD (1920 x 1080) @30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR, face detection, beauty modes | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP wide | 13.0 MP; f/2.0 |
| Video | Full HD recording | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | USB Type-C |
| Dolby Atmos | Supported | — |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Mono speaker |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 low‑energy connectivity | Bluetooth v5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Radio | FM Radio | FM radio (market dependent) |
| USB | USB Type‑C | USB Type-C; USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi‑Fi dual‑band | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
FEATURES2 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite | Not supported | — |
| Sensors | Side‑mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Ambient light sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh (typical) |
| Charging Type | Wired fast charging | 25W wired |
| Type | Li‑Po, non‑removable | Non-removable |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | Black, Gray, Light blue |
| Compatibility | — | France, 128 GB specification set |
| Launch Price (USD) | $142.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | SM-M176B, SM-M176B/DS | SM-A185FZKDEUB |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦220,000 – ₦260,000 | ₦230,000 |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Fingerprint sensor, Samsung Knox, Secure Folder | Fingerprint sensor |