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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 22, 2022 | 2026, September 15 |
| Released | 2022, April | 2026-09-18 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G LTE | 1, 3, 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 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 | No |
| Speed | LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | 5G/4G/LTE/GSM | 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 164.7 x 77 x 7.4 mm (6.48 x 3.03 x 0.29 in) | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm |
| IP Rating | No IP rating | No IP rating |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual SIM; Nano SIM; SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) |
| Weight | 176 g (6.21 oz) | 196 g |
DISPLAY8 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 400 nits (rated), 806 nits (measured) | — |
| Color | — | 16M |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) |
| Screen-to-body | ~85.3% | ~86.0% |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.1 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz | Super AMOLED |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | 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 | Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm) | Exynos 1610 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G68 |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSD, up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB | 128 GB |
| RAM | 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage/RAM variants | 128GB, 256GB; 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM | 128 GB; 4 GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Autofocus: Yes; OIS: No; Flash: Yes |
| MAIN CAMERA | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP; f1.8 , f2.2 , f2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | Full HD (1920 x 1080) @30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | 13.0 MP; f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | USB Type-C |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Mono speaker |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth v5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | 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, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Ambient light sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh (typical) |
| Charging Type | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Non-removable |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Green, Blue, Brown | Black, Gray, Light blue |
| Compatibility | — | France, 128 GB specification set |
| Launch Price (USD) | $139.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | SM-M536B, SM-M536B/DS, SM-M536B/DSN | SM-A185FZKDEUB |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦160,000 (Seller price) | ₦230,000 (Stored estimate) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | Galaxy M53 | Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Biometric security: Fingerprint (side-mounted). | Fingerprint sensor |