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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G reviews

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
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6.6/10
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The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G currently has an Informr score of 6.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 5 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.2 GHz
6.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.5"
50+ MP, f/1.8
Camera
Camera
50+ MP, f/1.8
5000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

With the Galaxy A13 5G, Samsung has created a smartphone that supports a modern cellular communication standard and is suitable for users with tempered expectations. However, in some regards it is outdated.

- Florian Schmitt, Notebookcheck
The Wirecutter
The Wirecutter

The Galaxy A13 5G performs better overall than other phones in this price range, and Samsung offers an impressive four years of guaranteed software updates.

- Ryan Whitwam, The Wirecutter
GSMArena
GSMArena

There is a lot that can go wrong when creating a phone, especially a budget one. The trouble is that most of these devices look very similar on paper. You have to spend some time with them to uncover any issues hidden beneath the surfaces and unfortunately we located a few pretty major ones on the G...

- GSMArena
Android Authority
Android Authority

The Galaxy A13 brings 5G and more power than ever to Samsung's budget line, but they both come at a high cost. There are better value Galaxy A series phones out there for those buying unlocked, but the Galaxy A13 is still a reasonable buy from US carriers if you can find a good deal.

- Ryan Haines, Android Authority
The Verge
The Verge

The Galaxy A13 5G is a fine budget device that makes sense for those who are more concerned with day-to-day performance and long battery life than a high-quality screen or a versatile camera. If you’re on a strict budget and you’re an AT&T customer, those are two more reasons to consider the A13...

- Allison Johnson, The Verge


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We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G user manual here.


Samsung backs up the Galaxy A13 5G with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.5"

The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G's screen size is 6.5 inches with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.2 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm) Octa-core 2.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 11 operating system (OS).

Camera
50+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 50+ MP, f/1.8 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
64 GB

Internal memory is 64 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
5000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 5000 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 2280 minutes, 1260 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Galaxy A13 5G Specs

Overview
Release Date December 3, 2021
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 11

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Processor MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm) Octa-core 2.2 GHz
Internal Storage 64 GB
RAM 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 1.27 W/kg
Body: 0.58 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
50+ Megapixels, f/1.8
2+ Megapixels, f/2.4, Macro
2+ Megapixels, f/2.4, Depth
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels, f/2.0
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Pixel Density 396 pixels
Size 6.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, 90Hz refresh rate
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Up to 15 W
Video Playback Time Up to 1320 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 1260 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Up to 1140 minutes
Talk Time Up to 2280 minutes
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, White, Red, Blue
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.45 x 7.65 x 0.88 cm (6.5 x 3 x 0.3 in)
Weight 195
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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