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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 24, 2024 | 2026, September 15 |
| Released | 2024-04-24 | 2026-09-18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, April 24 | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | 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, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 | B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700); B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| 5G | No | No |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 75.0 x 8.5 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm |
| IP Rating | IP52 dust and splash resistant | No IP rating |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (dual SIM, market dependent) | Dual SIM; Nano SIM; SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) |
| Weight | 187 g | 196 g |
DISPLAY8 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | — |
| Color | — | 16M |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels (~265 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) |
| Screen-to-body | ~86.8% | ~86.0% |
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) | Exynos 1610 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G68 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, 3 years of quarterly security updates | Android |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (up to 256GB) | microSD, up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM | 128 GB |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4 GB |
| Storage/RAM variants | 4GB + 64GB, 6GB + 64GB | 128 GB; 4 GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, Super Night + Tripod mode, FlashShot, AI HDR | Autofocus: Yes; OIS: No; Flash: Yes |
| MAIN CAMERA | 13 MP, (wide), AF | 50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP; f1.8 , f2.2 , f2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Full HD (1920 x 1080) @30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, (wide) | 13.0 MP; f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | USB Type-C |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Mono speaker |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth v5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GALILEO | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Radio | No | FM radio (market dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C; USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, ambient light | Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Ambient light sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh (typical) |
| Charging Type | 10W wired | 25W wired |
| Type | Li-Ion, user replaceable (QuickFix) | Non-removable |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink, Atmos Blue | Black, Gray, Light blue |
| Compatibility | — | France, 128 GB specification set |
| Launch Price (USD) | $154.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | TA-1589, TA-1594, TA-1604 | SM-A185FZKDEUB |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦215,600 (Stored estimate) | ₦230,000 (Stored estimate) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | HMD Pulse | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Fingerprint (side-mounted), face unlock | Fingerprint sensor |