Samsung Galaxy A13
![]() Front of the Samsung Galaxy A13 | |
| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Galaxy A |
| Family | Samsung Galaxy |
| First released | LTE: March 4, 2022 5G: December 3, 2021 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A23 Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Samsung Galaxy M13 |
| Compatible networks | LTE: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE 5G: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Colors | 4G: Black, Blue, Pink, White 5G: Black, Green, Pink, Blue, Orange |
| Dimensions | LTE: 165.1 mm (6.50 in) H 76.5 mm (3.01 in) W 8.8 mm (0.35 in) D 5G: 164.5 mm (6.48 in) H 76.5 mm (3.01 in) W 8.8 mm (0.35 in) D |
| Weight | 195 g (6.9 oz) |
| Operating system | A13 5G: Original: Android 11 (32 bit) with One UI 3.1 Current: Android 13 (32 bit) with One UI 5.1 A13 4G: Original: Android 12 (32 bit) with One UI 4.1 Current: Android 14 (32 bit) with One UI 6.1 |
| System-on-chip | LTE: SM-A135x: Samsung Exynos 850 (8 nm) SM-A137: MediaTek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm) 5G: MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | LTE: SM-A135x: Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) SM-A137: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) 5G: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | LTE: Mali-G52 MC2 5G: Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Memory | LTE: 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB RAM 5G: 4 GB RAM, 6 GB RAM |
| Storage | LTE: 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB 5G: 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Removable storage | microSD |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 15W Fast Charging |
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| Front camera | |
| Display | LTE: 6.6 in (170 mm), FHD+ PLS IPS V-Cut Display (1080 x 2408 pixels) 5G: 6.5 in (170 mm), HD+ 90 Hz PLS IPS Infinity-V Display (720 x 1600 pixels) |
| Sound | Loudspeaker 3.5mm jack Dolby Atmos |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
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| Water resistance | No |
| Model | 4G: SM-A135F, SM-A135F/DS, SM-A135M, SM-A135U, SM-A135U1, SM-A137F, SM-A137F/DSN, SM-A137F/DS 5G: SM-A136U, SM-A136U1, SM-A136W, SM-A136B, SM-S136DL |
| SAR | 1.27 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body) |
| Website | Samsung Galaxy A13 5G |
| References | [1][2][3][4][5][6] |
The Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy A13 5G are budget Android smartphones manufactured and designed by Samsung Electronics. The 4G LTE model was announced on March 4, 2022[7], while the 5G model was first announced on December 1, 2021 in the US[8] and on August 23, 2022 around the world,[9] making them successors to the Galaxy A12. It is also the first A1x series to have a 5G version of the device. A refreshed variant of the LTE version was made available on July 2022.[10]
Specifications
Design
The screen of the Galaxy A13 is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 in both 4G and 5G models. The body of the 4G model is made of glossy plastic,[11] while the 5G model is made of matte plastic.[12]
At the bottom are the USB-C connector, speaker, microphone and 3.5 mm audio jack. The Galaxy A13 5G has a second microphone on top. On the left side, depending on the version, there is a slot for 1 SIM card and a microSD memory card up to 1 TB or for 2 SIM cards and a microSD memory card up to 1 TB or only for 1 SIM card and microSD memory card up to 1 TB in Galaxy A13 5G. On the right side are the volume buttons and the lock button, which has a built-in fingerprint scanner.[7]
| Galaxy A13 LTE | Galaxy A13 5G |
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Hardware
Display
The screen in the LTE variant has a PLS TFT LCD, 6.6" FullHD+ (2408 × 1080) with a pixel density of 400 ppi, an aspect ratio of 20:9 and an Infinity-V (drop-shaped) cutout for the front camera.[1]
The 5G variant's screen has a PLS TFT LCD, 6.5", HD+ (1600 × 720), with a pixel density of 270 ppi, an aspect ratio of 20:9, a display refresh rate of 90 Hz, and an Infinity-V (drop-shaped) cutout for the front camera.[2][5]
Battery
All models have a 5000 mAh battery and support for fast charging at 15 W.[1]
Processor and Memory
The LTE model has an Exynos 850 processor and a Mali-G52 graphics processor.[13] Later, the refreshed variant (bearing the model number SM-A137F) uses the Mediatek Helio G80 processor.[3] The 5G model has a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor with 5G support and a Mali-G57 MC2 graphics processor.[14]
The LTE variants have RAM options ranging from 3 to 6 GB, while storage options range from 32 to 128 GB (all variants use eMMC 5.1).[10][11] The 5G variants have RAM options ranging from 4 to 6 GB, while storage options range from 64 to 128 GB (all variants also use eMMC 5.1).[12]
Camera
The LTE variant has a quad camera setup consisting of 50 MP wide-angle, 5 MP ultra-wide-angle, 2 MP macro, 2 MP depth sensor. Main camera uses four-way pixel binning and true resolution is 12.5 MP.[15][16] The front camera has a resolution of 8 MP and an aperture of f/2.2 (wide). The main and front cameras are capable of recording videos in 1080p@30fps resolution.[1]
The 5G variant has a triple camera setup consisting of 50 MP wide-angle, 2 MP macro, 2 MP depth sensor. The front camera has a resolution of 5 MP and an aperture of f/2.0 (wide-angle). The main and front cameras are capable of recording videos in 1080p@30fps resolution.[2][5]
Connectivity
The 4G model supports data up to 4G/LTE. The 5G model supports 5G as well. Unlike its predecessor, both the 4G and 5G models support NFC. They also support Bluetooth.[2][1][4][5]
Software
The LTE variants and the Global version of the 5G variant have Android 12 and One UI 4.1 pre-installed,[17] while the US and Canada 5G variants of the device have Android 11 and One UI 3.1 pre-installed.[18] Like its predecessor, it is only slated to receive 2 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.
| Pre-installed OS | OS Upgrades history | End of support | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | |||
| A13 LTE | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
Android 13 (One UI 5.0) December 2022[19][20] |
Android 14 (One UI 6.0) January 2023[21] |
Expected within 2026 |
| A13 LTE (SM-A137F) | ||||
| A13 5G US/Canada variant |
Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
Android 12 (One UI 4.0) June 2022[22] |
Android 13 (One UI 5.0) December 2022[23] | |
| A13 5G Global variant |
Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
Android 13 (One UI 5.0) December 2022[24] |
Android 14 (One UI 6.0) December 2023[25] | |
Reception
The Verge noted that the device was a good budget option and stated that it had good battery life and performance but a weaker screen and camera.[26]
References
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- ^ a b c d GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. GSMArena.
- ^ a b GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A137)". www.gsmarena.com. GSMArena.
- ^ a b PhoneArena (4 March 2022). "Samsung Galaxy A13 Specs". www.phonearena.com. PhoneArena.
- ^ a b c d PhoneArena (3 December 2021). "Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Specs". phonearena.com. PhoneArena.
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- ^ a b "[Infographic] Galaxy A13 Delivers All the Essential Galaxy Features to Help Users Stay Connected". Samsung Mobile Press. Retrieved 2022-03-04.
- ^ Vlad (2021-12-01). "Samsung Galaxy A13 5G goes official in the US, the A03s joins it stateside in January". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ^ Yash (2022-08-23). "Samsung unveils Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A23 5G". Sammy Fans. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ a b Schmitt, Florian (2022-11-07). "Samsung Galaxy A13 4G A137F smartphone review - Better with MediaTek". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ a b Schmitt, Florian (2022-05-11). "Samsung Galaxy A13 4G Smartphone review – Generous upgrades for Samsung's budget phone". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ a b Schmitt, Florian (2022-10-12). "Samsung Galaxy A13 5G smartphone review – Modern cellular technology in an otherwise simple package". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
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- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A13 5G specs and features". phonesdata.com.
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- ^ "Technical camera details of Samsung Galaxy A13 (camera 1 of 4) - Camera FV-5". www.camerafv5.com. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "New Awesome Addition: Samsung Expands its 5G Standalone Line-up with Galaxy A13 5G and A23 5G Content: starts with Samsung Electronics Singapore". Samsung Newsroom (Singapore). 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ "Samsung Introduces Galaxy A13 5G in the US". Samsung Newsroom (US). 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2022-12-27). "Galaxy A13 gets its first major software update with Android 13 (One UI 5.0)". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2022-12-27). "MediaTek version of Galaxy A13 gets Android 13 update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ Mishra, Abhijeet (2024-01-18). "Galaxy A13 4G gets the Android 14 One UI 6 update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2022-06-13). "Galaxy A13 5G gets Android 12 update in the US". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
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