Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM
#3257
Samsung Galaxy A21s
#3658Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Performance
69.669.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
44.542.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
72.665.8
Connectivity
64.362.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.539.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A13 features a slightly larger 6.6-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels compared to the A21s's 6.5-inch 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the A13 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, while the A21s uses the Exynos 850, with the A13 offering a more robust processing capability.
- The A13's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, outperforming the A21s's 48 MP, although both support 1080p video recording.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery and 15W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
- The A13 runs on Android 12 with One UI 5.1, providing a more updated software experience compared to the A21s, which originally launched with Android 10 but can be upgraded to Android 12.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic bodies, though the A13 is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM
Samsung Galaxy A21s
General
Release Date
2022
2020, May 15
Announced
2022
2020, May 15
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-A217F/DS (International); SM-A217M/DS (USA); SM-A217F/DSN (Russia)
Display
Size
6.6"
6.5"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.1 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.5 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
163.7 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Blue
Black, White, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass