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Samsung Galaxy A13

Samsung Galaxy A13
  • Display: 6.6" PLS TFT - 1080x2408 pixels
  • Chip: Samsung Exynos 850
  • Camera: 2 (50MP + 5MP)
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • OS: Android 12 (Upgradeable to Android 14)
  • Weight: 195 g

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 3/32 GB
- 4/32 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB

Review

Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview

Tech Specs

Full specs and component tests Samsung Galaxy A13

Display

Display quality comparison
Type PLS TFT
Size 6.6 in
Resolution 1080x2408 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Pixel density 400 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No
Max brightness 500 nits
HDR support No
Screen-to-body ratio 83.4 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy A13
586 nits
sRGB gamut99.9 %
Response time33 ms
Contrast1257:1
Sources: NotebookCheck [Samsung Galaxy A13]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 165.1 mm (6.5 in)
Width 76.4 mm (3.01 in)
Thickness 8.8 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 195 g (6.88 oz)
Water resistance No
Back panel Plastic
Frame Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Blue
- Yellow
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy A13
83.4 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy A13 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Samsung Exynos 850
Max Frequency 2000 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (8)
Architecture 8/2 (Cortex-A55)
Process Samsung
Transistor Size 8 nm
Neural Processor No
Graphics Mali-G52 MP1
GPU Cores 24
GPU Frequency 850 MHz
FLOPS 40.8 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A13
474
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A13
1523
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)474
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1523
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy A13
213783
CPU77687
GPU39713
Memory46478
UX49905
NanoReview Score213783
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Samsung Galaxy A13
508
Max Surface Temp.39.8 °C
Stability97 %
Graphics Test3 fps
Graphics Score508
Sources: 3DMark [Samsung Galaxy A13]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Samsung Galaxy A13
4843
Writing score4494
Web score4769
Video editing4755
Data manipulation3230
NanoReview Score4843

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz
Channels 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSD

Software

OS Android 12 (Upgradeable to Android 14)
OS Size 16.5 GB
UI Skin One UI Core 6.1

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 15 W
Battery Type Li-ion
Removable No
Wireless Charging No
Reverse Charging No
Fast Charging Yes (27% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 2:18 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy A13
23:56
Web Browsing08:52 h
Video Playback13:18 h
Games05:46 h
Standby Mode127 h

Main camera

Matrix 50 MP
Photo resolution 8192x6144 pixels
Zoom Digital
Flash LED
Stabilization Digital
8K Recording No
4K Recording No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
Ultra-wide: 5 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix50 MP
Aperturef/1.8
Focal length26 mm
SensorSamsung S5KJN1
Sensor size1/2.76
Pixel size0.64 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix5 MP
Aperturef/2.2
Sensor size1/5
Pixel size1.12 μm
StabilizationDigital

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels
Aperture f/2.2
Sensor CMOS
Autofocus No
Stabilization Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5
Bluetooth features PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C
USB version 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* Varies by region
Infrared Port No
Connectivity
SIM Count*2
SIM TypeNano
SIM ModeDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *No
2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G BandsUMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B20/B25/B26/B29/B30/B66/B71)
LTE category7
5G SupportNo

Sound

Speakers Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes
FM Radio No
Dolby Atmos Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy A13
83.3 dB

Other

Class Budget
Announced March, 2022 yr
Release Date March, 2022 yr
Launch Price ($) 189
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 15 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

User Rating

4 out 5 Points (6 Votes)

Comments (9)

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MikeApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
I have the Galaxy A13 4G. It’s buggy and slow. Won't charge with my car charger, but works with others. Taking photos or videos in landscape makes the screen go black, though the image turns out fine. I already returned one phone and the replacement has the same problems. Not good, Samsung.
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UnknownApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
I've had a Samsung Galaxy A13 5G for 3 years. It’s a bad phone, but I keep it because I can’t afford a new one.
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shohabmskApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
I have this phone too. It’s terrible — worst I accidentally bought and expensive.
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bruhApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
How? Release date: March 2022. I've had Samsung Galaxy A13 5G for 3 years.
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Daniel GavrielovApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
bruh, LOL, maybe he’s a time traveler 🤭
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shohabmskApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
This phone is disappointing. It’s only 32-bit! No proximity sensor! Auto-brightness and call functions use front camera and are buggy. Display strains eyes with weird colors. UI and multitasking lag a lot. Samsung sound system gives me headaches, had to remove it. Audio latency is very high (80+ ms), worse than other phones in price range. Overall, it’s worse than low-end phones, even cheap local ones with Sony cameras are better.
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RandomApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
CPU supports 64-bit, but Samsung limits it to 32-bit. I don't understand why. They're losing customers.
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ChickenandtechloverApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
I’ve used the Samsung A13 for a while and it’s bad. Gaming performance is poor: Geometry Dash runs at 30 fps with lag, COD Mobile is 30 fps on low settings, and Roblox is mostly unplayable. Apps load very slowly, sometimes even stutter. I had a Xiaomi Redmi 10C before with 5GB RAM and Snapdragon 680, and it runs much better with smoother gameplay and faster app loading. I don’t recommend buying this phone. Instead, do your research and pick a phone that fits your needs. Samsung budget phones often underperform. I’m buying a Tab A9+ soon; it costs about $230 and has a good processor, decent screen and camera, and 90Hz refresh rate. Worth the extra money over the regular A model.
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Mohammed AminApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
How to record calls on A13?
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