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Samsung Galaxy A18 4G vs vivo iQOO Z11i

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and vivo iQOO Z11i are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

4.5/10

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vivo iQOO Z11i

4.5/10

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Best for

  • GamingEither - too close to call
  • Keeping it for yearsSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

Head to head

  • Performance
    3.1
    3.6

    vivo iQOO Z11i has the faster chip: Gen 2 against Exynos 1610.

  • Gaming
    3.2
    3.1
  • Durability
    2.5
    –
  • Longevity
    7.7
    5.6

    Samsung Galaxy A18 4G should get software updates for about 5.9 more years, against about 2.5 for vivo iQOO Z11i.

  • Connectivity
    3.6
    4.4

    vivo iQOO Z11i has 5G, which Samsung Galaxy A18 4G lacks.

  • Extras
    4.9
    6.2

    vivo iQOO Z11i has a headphone jack; Samsung Galaxy A18 4G does not.

All specifications
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
vivo iQOO Z11i
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, September 18
Available. Released 2026, April 06
Model
SM-A185F, SM-A185F/DS, SM-A185M, SM-A185M/DS, SM-A185F/DSB
V2559UA
Performance
CPU
Exynos 1610
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G68
Adreno 613
Processor
–
Gen 2
Display
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
–
Camera
Video Resolution
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Battery and power
Charging Port
25W wired, 50% in 30 min
15W wired Reverse wired
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands
–
1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77 SA/NSA
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, aptX Adaptive
Infrared Port
–
Yes
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
No
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
Yes
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Build and size
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions
6.7 inches, 110.2 cm 2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.74 inches, 109.7 cm 2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
Unspecified
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A18 4G or vivo iQOO Z11i?

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G and vivo iQOO Z11i are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Samsung Galaxy A18 4G wins on longevity; vivo iQOO Z11i wins on performance, connectivity and extras.

Which is faster, Samsung Galaxy A18 4G or vivo iQOO Z11i?

vivo iQOO Z11i has the faster chip: Gen 2 against Exynos 1610.

Which will last more years, Samsung Galaxy A18 4G or vivo iQOO Z11i?

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G should get software updates for about 5.9 more years, against about 2.5 for vivo iQOO Z11i.

Which connects better, Samsung Galaxy A18 4G or vivo iQOO Z11i?

vivo iQOO Z11i has 5G, which Samsung Galaxy A18 4G lacks.

Which has more extras, Samsung Galaxy A18 4G or vivo iQOO Z11i?

vivo iQOO Z11i has a headphone jack; Samsung Galaxy A18 4G does not.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Samsung Galaxy A18 4G or vivo iQOO Z11i?

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A18 4G or vivo iQOO Z11i?

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G is the newer of the two, released September 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.