Compare Samsung Galaxy A13 5G vs Galaxy A12: which is better?
VS
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Samsung Galaxy A12
Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.5-inch Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G) that was released on December 2, 2021, against the Samsung Galaxy A12, which is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 and came out 13 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the gadgets.
- Differences
- Review
- Specs
- Benchmarks
- Battery life
- Camera
- Comments (1)
Key differences
An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
- 2.2x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (245K versus 112K)
- Higher display refresh rate – 90 Hz
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 wireless networks
- Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR4X 2133 MHz
- More energy-efficient CPU – MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G
- The phone is 1-year and 1-month newer
- 2.
8x faster in single-core GeekBench 5 test: 462 and 168 points
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A12
- Has an ultra-wide angle camera lens
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Galaxy A13 5G
65
Galaxy A12
55
Performance
CPU/GPU performance in apps and games
Galaxy A13 5G
34
Galaxy A12
24
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Galaxy A13 5G
84
Galaxy A12
87
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Galaxy A13 5G
57
Galaxy A12
56
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Galaxy A13 5G
76
Galaxy A12
64
NanoReview score
Final comparison evaluation
Galaxy A13 5G
61
Galaxy A12
55
Value for money
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Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy A13 5G
vs
Galaxy A12
Display
| Type | PLS TFT | PLS TFT |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits | 450 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 81. 1% |
82.1% |
| RGB color space | — | 96.3% |
| PWM | — | 337 Hz |
| Response time | — | 52 ms |
| Contrast | — | 864:1 |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A13 5G
n/a
Galaxy A12
469 nits
Sources:
NotebookCheck
[3]
Design and build
| Height | 164.5 mm (6.48 inches) | 164 mm (6.46 inches) |
| Width | 75.5 mm (2.97 inches) | 75.8 mm (2.98 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm (0.35 inches) | 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 195 gramm (6. 88 oz) |
205 gramm (7.23 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black | White, Black, Blue, Red |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in home button | Yes, in home button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Galaxy A13 5G
81.1%
Galaxy A12
+1%
82.1%
Performance
Tests of Samsung Galaxy A13 5G and Samsung Galaxy A12 in the benchmarks
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Max. clock | 2200 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | — 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 — 2 cores at 2.  2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
— 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53 — 4 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A53 |
| Lithography process | 7 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MC2 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| GPU clock | 950 MHz | 680 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~243 GFLOPS | ~44.8 GFLOPS |
| RAM size | 4 GB | 3, 4, 6 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4 |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 64 GB | 32, 64, 128 GB |
| Storage type | — | eMMC 5. 1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max. size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Galaxy A13 5G
+175%
462
Galaxy A12
168
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
Galaxy A13 5G
+8%
1106
Galaxy A12
1025
AnTuTu Benchmark 9
Galaxy A13 5G
+118%
245417
Galaxy A12
112619
| CPU | — | 35357 |
| GPU | — | 13133 |
| Memory | — | 28597 |
| UX | — | 35628 |
| Total score | 245417 | 112619 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Galaxy A13 5G
1100
Galaxy A12
n/a
PCMark 3. 0 score |
6917 | — |
Sources:
3DMark
[3]
▶️ Submit your AnTuTu result
Software
| Operating system | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 12) | Android 10.0 (Can be upgraded to Android 12) |
| ROM | One UI Core 4.1 | One UI Core 4.1 |
| OS size | 16.5 GB | 13 GB |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charge power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (27% in 30 min) | Yes (20% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:18 hr | 3:03 hr |
| Web browsing | — | 16:07 hr |
| Watching video | — | 12:14 hr |
| Gaming | — | 06:09 hr |
| Standby | — | 153 hr |
General battery life
Galaxy A13 5G
n/a
Galaxy A12
41:01 hr
Mobile Phone Battery Life Ranking
Camera
Specs and camera test of smartphones
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8700 x 5800 | 8000 x 6000 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | — | No |
| Angle of widest lens | — | 123° |
| Lenses | 3 (50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) | 4 (48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens | — 50 MP — Aperture: f/1.  8 — Focal length: 26 mm — Pixel size: 0.64 micron — Sensor: 1/2.76″, Samsung S5KJN1 (ISOCELL Plus CMOS) — Phase autofocus |
— 48 MP — Aperture: f/2.0 — Focal length: 26 mm — Pixel size: 0.8 micron — Sensor: 1/2″, Samsung S5KGM2 (ISOCELL CMOS) — Phase autofocus |
| Ultra-wide lens | — | — 5 MP — Aperture: f/2.2 |
| Macro lens | — 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
— 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
| Depth lens | — 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
— 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.2 |
| Camera features | — Bokeh mode — Pro mode |
— Bokeh mode — Pro mode |
| Samples | — | Photo samples of Samsung Galaxy A12 from DxOMark |
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 2560 x 1960 | 3264 x 2448 |
| Aperture | f/2. 0 |
f/2.0 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
DxOMark camera tests
Photo quality
Galaxy A13 5G
n/a
Galaxy A12
96
Video quality
Galaxy A13 5G
n/a
Galaxy A12
80
Generic camera score
Galaxy A13 5G
n/a
Galaxy A12
90
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi features | — Dual Band — Wi-Fi Direct — Wi-Fi Hotspot — Wi-Fi Display |
— Dual Band — Wi-Fi Direct — Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | — Charging — USB-Storage mode |
— Charging — USB-Storage mode — OTG |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat* | 18 | 7 |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Speakers test
Max.
loudness
Galaxy A13 5G
n/a
Galaxy A12
80.9 dB
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | December 2021 | November 2020 |
| Release date | December 2021 | December 2020 |
| SAR (head) | — | 0.67 W/kg |
| SAR (body) | — | 1.38 W/kg |
| Sensors | — Gyroscope — Accelerometer — Ambient light sensor — Compass — Fingerprint |
— Proximity sensor — Accelerometer — Ambient light sensor — Fingerprint |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
After analyzing all the data, we think that the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G is definitely a better buy.
Cast your vote
So, which phone would you choose?
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
215 (68%)
Samsung Galaxy A12
101 (32%)
Total votes: 316
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Compare Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Galaxy A12: which is better?
VS
Samsung Galaxy A13
Samsung Galaxy A12
Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.
6-inch Samsung Galaxy A13 (with Exynos 850) that was released on March 4, 2022, against the Samsung Galaxy A12, which is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 and came out 16 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the gadgets.
- Differences
- Review
- Specs
- Benchmarks
- Battery life
- Camera
- Comments
Key differences
An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A13
- 48% higher pixel density (400 vs 270 PPI)
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 wireless networks
- Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR4X
- 13% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (126K versus 112K)
- More energy-efficient CPU – Exynos 850
- Delivers 24% higher peak brightness (582 against 469 nits)
- The phone is 1-year and 4-months newer
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A12
- Shows 19% longer battery life (41:01 vs 34:21 hours)
- 10% faster in single-core GeekBench 5 test: 168 and 153 points
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Galaxy A13
69
Galaxy A12
55
Performance
CPU/GPU performance in apps and games
Galaxy A13
15
Galaxy A12
24
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Galaxy A13
81
Galaxy A12
87
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Galaxy A13
63
Galaxy A12
56
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Galaxy A13
71
Galaxy A12
64
NanoReview score
Final comparison evaluation
Galaxy A13
57
Galaxy A12
55
Value for money
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Samsung Galaxy A13
Samsung Galaxy A12
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy A13
vs
Galaxy A12
Display
| Type | PLS TFT | PLS TFT |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 400 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits | 450 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 83. 2% |
82.1% |
| RGB color space | 99.9% | 96.3% |
| PWM | Not detected | 337 Hz |
| Response time | 33 ms | 52 ms |
| Contrast | 1257:1 | 864:1 |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A13
+24%
582 nits
Galaxy A12
469 nits
Sources:
NotebookCheck
[3], [4]
Design and build
| Height | 165.1 mm (6.5 inches) | 164 mm (6.46 inches) |
| Width | 76.4 mm (3.01 inches) | 75.8 mm (2.98 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm (0.35 inches) | 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 195 gramm (6. 88 oz) |
205 gramm (7.23 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Black, Blue, Yellow | White, Black, Blue, Red |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in home button | Yes, in home button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Galaxy A13
+1%
83.2%
Galaxy A12
82.1%
Performance
Tests of Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy A12 in the benchmarks
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 850 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Max. clock | 2000 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (8) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | — 8 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 | — 4 cores at 1. 8 GHz: Cortex-A53— 4 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A53 |
| Lithography process | 8 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MP1 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| GPU clock | 820 MHz | 680 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~126 GFLOPS | ~44.8 GFLOPS |
| RAM size | 3, 4, 6 GB | 3, 4, 6 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4 |
| Memory clock | — | 1866 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 32, 64, 128 GB | 32, 64, 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5. 1 |
eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max. size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Galaxy A13
153
Galaxy A12
+10%
168
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
Galaxy A13
583
Galaxy A12
+76%
1025
AnTuTu Benchmark 9
Galaxy A13
+13%
126707
Galaxy A12
112619
| CPU | 43950 | 35357 |
| GPU | 22702 | 13133 |
| Memory | 38791 | 28597 |
| UX | 22119 | 35628 |
| Total score | 126707 | 112619 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Galaxy A13
508
Galaxy A12
n/a
| Stability | 98% | — |
| Graphics test | 3 FPS | — |
| Graphics score | 508 | — |
PCMark 3. 0 score |
4899 | — |
Sources:
3DMark
[3]
▶️ Submit your AnTuTu result
Software
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 10.0 (Can be upgraded to Android 12) |
| ROM | One UI Core 4.1 | One UI Core 4.1 |
| OS size | 16.5 GB | 13 GB |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charge power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (27% in 30 min) | Yes (20% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:18 hr | 3:03 hr |
| Web browsing | 11:49 hr | 16:07 hr |
| Watching video | 13:14 hr | 12:14 hr |
| Gaming | 06:54 hr | 06:09 hr |
| Standby | 122 hr | 153 hr |
General battery life
Galaxy A13
34:21 hr
Galaxy A12
+19%
41:01 hr
Phones With Long Battery Life (106th and 14th place)
Camera
Specs and camera test of smartphones
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8700 x 5800 | 8000 x 6000 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | — | No |
| Angle of widest lens | — | 123° |
| Lenses | 4 (50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) | 4 (48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens | — 50 MP — Aperture: f/1.  8 — Focal length: 26 mm — Phase autofocus |
— 48 MP — Aperture: f/2.0 — Focal length: 26 mm — Pixel size: 0.8 micron — Sensor: 1/2″, Samsung S5KGM2 (ISOCELL CMOS) — Phase autofocus |
| Ultra-wide lens | — 5 MP — Aperture: f/2.2 — Pixel size: 1.12 micron — Sensor: 1/5″ (CMOS) |
— 5 MP — Aperture: f/2.2 |
| Macro lens | — 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
— 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
| Depth lens | — 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
— 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.2 |
| Camera features | — Bokeh mode — Pro mode |
— Bokeh mode — Pro mode |
| Samples | — | Photo samples of Samsung Galaxy A12 from DxOMark |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3264 x 2448 |
| Aperture | f/2. 2 |
f/2.0 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
DxOMark camera tests
Photo quality
Galaxy A13
n/a
Galaxy A12
96
Video quality
Galaxy A13
n/a
Galaxy A12
80
Generic camera score
Galaxy A13
n/a
Galaxy A12
90
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi features | — Dual Band — Wi-Fi Direct — Wi-Fi Hotspot — Wi-Fi Display |
— Dual Band — Wi-Fi Direct — Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | — Charging — USB-Storage mode |
— Charging — USB-Storage mode — OTG |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | Depends on the region | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | — | No |
| LTE Cat* | 7 | 7 |
| 5G support | No | No |
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Speakers test
Max.
loudness
Galaxy A13
+3%
83.3 dB
Galaxy A12
80.9 dB
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | March 2022 | November 2020 |
| Release date | March 2022 | December 2020 |
| SAR (head) | 0.37 W/kg | 0.67 W/kg |
| SAR (body) | 1.39 W/kg | 1.38 W/kg |
| Sensors | — Gyroscope — Accelerometer — Compass — Fingerprint |
— Proximity sensor — Accelerometer — Ambient light sensor — Fingerprint |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
If the display, camera, connectivity, and design are more important to you, then choose the Samsung Galaxy A13.
But if the performance and battery life are more of a priority – go for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Cast your vote
So, which phone would you choose?
Samsung Galaxy A13
250 (66.1%)
Samsung Galaxy A12
128 (33.9%)
Total votes: 378
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Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A13 Differences including the Price, Camera, Display, Performance, Ram, Storage, Battery, Operating System, Network Connectivity, Multimedia Warranty Critic Rating, User Rating and more.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹ 10,999 | ₹ 14,999 |
| Display | 6.5 inches (16.55 cm) | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| Camera | — | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP And 8 MP |
| OS | Android v10 (Q) | Android v12 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
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Summary (9)
| Variants |
Samsung Galaxy A12 |
Samsung Galaxy A13 |
— | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critic Rating | 3. 0 |
— | — | — |
| User Rating | 2.3Read User Review | — | — | — |
| display | 6.5 inches (16.55 cm) | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) | — | — |
| performance | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 850 | — | — |
| ram | 3 GB | 4 GB | — | — |
| storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | — | — |
| battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | — | — |
| price in india | ₹ 11,999 | ₹ 14,999 | — | — |
general (11)
| launch date | February 16, 2021 (Official) | March 29, 2022 (Official) | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| price in india | ₹ 10,999 | ₹ 14,999 | — | — |
| brand | Samsung | Samsung | — | — |
| model | Galaxy A12 | Galaxy A13 | — | — |
| operating system | Android v10 (Q) | Android v12 | — | — |
| custom ui | Samsung One UI | Samsung One UI | — | — |
| sim slots | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | — | — |
| sim size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | — | — |
| network | 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available | 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G | — | — |
| fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| quick charging | Yes | — | — | — |
design (6)
| height | 164 mm | 165. 1 mm |
— | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| width | 75.8 mm | 76.4 mm | — | — |
| thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm | — | — |
| weight | 205 grams | 195 grams | — | — |
| colours | Black, Blue, White | Black, Light Blue, Peach, White | — | — |
| build material back | Back: Plastic | — | — | — |
display (8)
| screen size | 6.5 inches (16.55 cm) | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| screen resolution | 720 x 1600 Pixels | 1080 x 2408 Pixels | — | — |
| aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | — | — |
| bezelless display | Yes, with notch | Yes, with notch | — | — |
| pixel density | 270 ppi | 400 ppi | — | — |
| display type | PLS TFT LCD | FHD+ PLS TFT LCD | — | — |
| touch screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | — | — |
| screen to body ratio calculated | 82. 06 % |
— | — | — |
performance (5)
| chipset | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 850 | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| processor | Octa core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53 | Octa core, 2 GHz, Cortex A55 | — | — |
| architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit | — | — |
| graphics | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MP1 | — | — |
| ram | 3 GB | 4 GB | — | — |
storage (3)
| internal memory | 32 GB | 64 GB | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| user available storage | Yes, Upto 105.7 GB | — | — | — |
| expandable memory | Yes, Upto 1 TB | Yes, Upto 1 TB | — | — |
camera (12)
| camera setup | Single | Single | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| resolution | 48 MP f/2. 0 (upto 10x Digital Zoom), Wide Angle (80° field-of-view) Primary Camera, 5 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera, 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle (77° field-of-view), Primary Camera, 5 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera, 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera | — | — |
| auto focus | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| physical aperture | F2.2 | — | — | — |
| optical image stabilisation | No | — | — | — |
| flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash | — | — |
| image resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | — | — |
| settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control | — | — |
| shooting modes | Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | — | — |
| camera features | 10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | — | — |
| video recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | Yes | — | — |
| front camera resolution | 8 MP f/2. 2 Primary Camera |
8 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | — | — |
battery (6)
| capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| type | Li-ion | Li-ion | — | — |
| user replaceable | No | — | — | — |
| talktime | Up to 34 Hours(4G) | Up to 54 Hours(4G) | — | — |
| quick charging | Yes, Fast, 15W | Yes, Fast, 25W | — | — |
| usb typec | Yes | Yes | — | — |
network connectivity (10)
| sim size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| network support | 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G | 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G | — | — |
| volte | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| sim 1 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available | 4G Bands : TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20), 3G Bands : UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands : GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS : Available, EDGE : Available | — | — |
| sim 2 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available | 4G Bands : TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20), 3G Bands : UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands : GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS : Available, EDGE : Available | — | — |
| wifi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802. 11, b/g/n |
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4+5GHz | — | — |
| wifi features | Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot | — | — |
| bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | v5.0 | — | — |
| gps | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass | with A-GPS, Glonass | — | — |
| usb connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging | — | — |
multimedia (2)
| loudspeaker | Yes | Yes | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| audio jack | 3.5 MM | 3.5 MM | — | — |
special features (3)
| fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fingerprint sensor position | Side | Side | — | — |
| other sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing | — | — |
warranty (1)
| warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty | — | — |
|---|
More Details (2)
| Price | ₹ 11,999 | ₹ 14,999 | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Details | Full Details | Full Details | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A13: What is the difference?
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Why is Samsung Galaxy A12 better than Samsung Galaxy A13?
- Has a radio?
- Has a BSI sensor?
- Has a CMOS sensor?
- Uses HMP?
- 5.
56% higher single-core Geekbench 5 result?
171vs162 - 2W lower TDP?
5Wvs7W
Why is Samsung Galaxy A13 better than Samsung Galaxy A12?
- 48.15% higher pixel density?
400ppivs270ppi - 2.26x higher resolution?
1080 x 2408pxvs720 x 1600px - Has branded damage-resistant glass?
- Supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)?
- 10% wider aperture at minimum focal length?
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4vsf/2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 - Has phase-detection autofocus for photos?
- Has a gyroscope?
- 4nm smaller semiconductor size?
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User reviews
Overall Rating
Samsung Galaxy A12
138 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy A12
8.
2/10
138 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy A13
10 User reviews
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8.2/10
10 User reviews
Features
Build quality
7.9/10
132 votes
7.5/10
10 votes
Display quality
7.8/10
133 votes
8.2/10
10 votes
Battery life
8.7/10
134 votes
8.8/10
10 votes
Photography
7.5/10
133 votes
7.7/10
10 votes
Performance
7.7/10
134 votes
7.6/10
10 votes
Display
1.screen size
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
2.Has an OLED or AMOLED display
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) displays are formed of organic materials that emit light. They have higher contrast ratios and wider viewing angles compared to LCDs.
AMOLED and POLED are types of OLED displays.
3.has an IPS screen
✔Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13
IPS (In-Plane Switching) is a technology used for LCDs. It was designed to overcome the main limitations of conventional twisted nematic TFT displays: limited viewing angles and low-quality color reproduction. PLS (Plane-to-Line Switching) is a type of IPS screen developed by Samsung, with increased brightness and lower production costs.
4.pixel density
270ppi
400ppi
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen’s resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
5.resolution
720 x 1600px
1080 x 2408px
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen’s image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen.
The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
6.refresh rate
The frequency at which the screen is refreshed. Higher frequency results in less flickering (less noise) and more natural movement representation in action-intense scenes.
7.brightness
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A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen’s contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
8.has branded damage-resistant glass
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
9.
Gorilla Glass version
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Gorilla Glass 5
Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.
Performance
1.internal storage
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing.
3.Android version
Android 10
Android 12
A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience.
Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
4.AnTuTu benchmark score
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AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
5.3DMark Wild Life benchmark
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Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
6.3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
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Unknown.
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Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
7.3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A13)
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
8.Geekbench 5 result (multi)
978 (MediaTek Helio P35)
948 (Samsung Exynos 850)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance.
(Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
9.Geekbench 5 result (single)
171 (MediaTek Helio P35)
162 (Samsung Exynos 850)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
Cameras
1.megapixels (main camera)
48MP & 5MP & 2MP & 2MP
50MP & 5MP & 2MP & 2MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
2.megapixels (front camera)
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
3.has built-in optical image stabilization
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
4.video recording (main camera)
1080 x 30fps
1080 x 30fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
5.wide aperture (main camera)
f/2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
6.Has a dual-tone LED flash
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
7.has a BSI sensor
✔Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
8.has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
9.Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Operating system
1.
has clipboard warnings
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13 (Android 12)
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
2.has location privacy options
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13 (Android 12)
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
3.has camera/microphone privacy options
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13 (Android 12)
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
4.has Mail Privacy Protection
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email.
It also hides your IP address from senders.
5.has theme customization
✔Samsung Galaxy A12 (Android 10)
✔Samsung Galaxy A13 (Android 12)
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
6.can block app tracking
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
7.blocks cross-site tracking
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
8.has on-device machine learning
✖Samsung Galaxy A12 (Android 10)
✖Samsung Galaxy A13 (Android 12)
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app.
The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
9.Can play games while they download
✖Samsung Galaxy A12 (Android 10)
✔Samsung Galaxy A13 (Android 12)
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
Battery
1.battery power
5000mAh
5000mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
2.has wireless charging
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
3.Supports fast charging
✔Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
4.charging speed
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
5.wireless charging speed
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A13)
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
6.reverse wireless charging speed
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Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
7.has a removable battery
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
8.Has an ultra power-saving mode
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.
9.has a battery level indicator
✔Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Audio
1.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
2.has stereo speakers
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
3.Has Bluetooth aptX
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
4.has LDAC
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio.
It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
5.has aptX HD
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
6.has aptX Adaptive
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
7.Has a radio
✔Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
8.
number of microphones
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A13)
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
9.Has dedicated media keys
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
Phones with physical keyboards have dedicated media keys, such as: play, stop, next, previous, volume up/down, etc.
Features
1.has 5G support
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
2.download speed
300MBits/s (MediaTek Helio P35)
300MBits/s (Samsung Exynos 850)
The download speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can access online content.
3.
upload speed
150MBits/s (MediaTek Helio P35)
150MBits/s (Samsung Exynos 850)
The upload speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can send information to a server or another device.
4.Has USB Type-C
✔Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
5.USB version
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
6.has NFC
✔Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
7.supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
Wi-Fi 6, released in 2019, is based on the IEEE 802.
11ax wireless LAN standard. Designed to operate in all frequency bands between 1 and 6 GHz, it offers higher data rates and lower latency compared to previous Wi-Fi technologies.
8.supports Wi-Fi 6E
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✖Samsung Galaxy A13
Wi-Fi 6E was announced in 2020 and has several advantages compared to Wi-Fi 6. In addition to the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, it can operate on the 6GHz band, which provides faster speeds and extremely low latency.
9.supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
✖Samsung Galaxy A12
✔Samsung Galaxy A13
802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability, and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.
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| Build | ||
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| Operating system | ||
| Android 11 | Android 10 | |
| Dimensions | ||
164. 5 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.48 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) |
164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) | |
| Weight | ||
| 195 g | 205 g | |
| SIM | ||
| Single Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Colors | ||
| Black | Black, White, Blue, Red | |
| Launch | ||
| Released | ||
| Dec, 2021 | Dec, 2020 | |
| Status | ||
| Available | Available | |
| Frequency | ||
| Data | ||
| GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| 2G Bands | ||
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SIM 1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM 2: NO |
SIM 1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM 2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (Dual SIM model only) |
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| 3G Bands | ||
| HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Bands | ||
LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. .. |
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800),… | |
| 5G Bands | ||
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2, 5, 66, 77 Sub6/mmWave |
NO |
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| Processor | ||
| CPU | ||
| Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| Chipset | ||
| MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm) | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) | |
| GPU | ||
| Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Technology | ||
| PLS TFT | PLS IPS | |
| Size | ||
6. 5 inches
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| Resolution | ||
| 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~264 ppi density) | |
| Protection | ||
| NA | NA | |
| Features | ||
| 90Hz refresh rate | NA | |
| Memory | ||
| Ram | ||
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| Storage Memory | ||
| 64GB Built-in | 32/64/128GB Built-in | |
| Memory Card | ||
| microSD, up to 256GB (dedicated slot) | microSD, up to 256GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Camera | ||
| Main (Rear/Back) | ||
Triple 50 MP, f/1. 8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) See more devices with similar Rear Camera > |
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| Features | ||
| LED flash, panorama, HDR Video 1080p@30fps |
LED flash, panorama, HDR Video 1080p@30fps | |
| Front | ||
| 5 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Video 1080p@30fps See more devices with the same Selfie Camera > |
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| Connectivity | ||
| WLAN (WIFI) | ||
Wi-Fi 802. 11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | ||
| 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | ||
| Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | |
| USB | ||
| USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | |
| NFC | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, Virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer | |
| Torch | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| NA | VoLTE Support | |
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| Fast charging 15W | Fast charging 15W | |
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| key specs | ||||
| Display | 6.50-inch | 6.50-inch | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio P35 | ||
| Front Camera | 5-megapixel | 8-megapixel | ||
| Rear Camera | 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel | 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | ||
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh | 5000mAh | ||
| OS | Android 11 | Android 10 | ||
| Resolution | 720×1600 pixels | 720×1600 pixels | ||
| general | ||||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||
| Model | Galaxy A13 5G | Galaxy A12 | ||
| Body type | Plastic | — | ||
| Dimensions (mm) | 164. 50 x 76.50 x 8.80 |
164.00 x 75.80 x 8.90 | ||
| Weight (g) | 95.00 | 205.00 | ||
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 | ||
| Release date | — | November 24, 2020 | ||
| Launched in India | — | Yes | ||
| Form factor | — | Touchscreen | ||
| Fast charging | — | Proprietary | ||
| Colours | — | Black, Blue, White | ||
| display | ||||
| Screen size (inches) | 6.50 | 6.50 | ||
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | ||
| Resolution | 720×1600 pixels | 720×1600 pixels | ||
| Aspect ratio | — | 20:9 | ||
| hardware | ||||
| Processor | octa-core | 1.8GHz octa-core (4×1.8GHz + 4×2.3GHz) | ||
| Processor make | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Internal storage | 64GB | 64GB | ||
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes | ||
| Expandable storage type | microSD | microSD | ||
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 1024 | 1000 | ||
| camera | ||||
| Rear camera | 50-megapixel (f/f/1. 8) + 2-megapixel (f/f/2.4) + 2-megapixel (f/f/2.4) |
48-megapixel (f/2.0) + 5-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) | ||
| No. of Rear Cameras | 3 | — | ||
| Front camera | 5-megapixel (f/f/2.0) | 8-megapixel (f/2.2) | ||
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 | — | ||
| Rear autofocus | — | Yes | ||
| Rear flash | — | Yes | ||
| software | ||||
| Operating system | Android 11 | Android 10 | ||
| Skin | One UI | One UI Core 2.5 | ||
| connectivity | ||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | ||
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 ac | — | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | ||
| NFC | Yes | — | ||
| USB Type-C | — | Yes | ||
| Headphones | — | 3. 5mm |
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| Number of SIMs | — | 2 | ||
| sensors | ||||
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes | ||
| Proximity sensor | — | Yes | ||
| Accelerometer | — | Yes | ||
| Ambient light sensor | — | Yes | ||
| sim 1 | ||||
| SIM Type | — | Nano-SIM | ||
| GSM/CDMA | — | GSM | ||
| 3G | — | Yes | ||
| 4G/ LTE | — | Yes | ||
| sim 2 | ||||
| SIM Type | — | Nano-SIM | ||
| GSM/CDMA | — | GSM | ||
| 3G | — | Yes | ||
| 4G/ LTE | — | Yes | ||
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Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Galaxy A12 comparison: which is better?
VS
Samsung Galaxy A13
Samsung Galaxy A12
We compared 2 smartphones: March 4, 2022 Samsung Galaxy A13 with 6.
6″ screen and Exynos 850 chip vs. 6.5″ Samsung Galaxy A12 which has MediaTek Helio P35 processor and came out 16 months earlier. Below you will find specs, benchmarks , strengths and weaknesses of each of the gadgets.
- Differences
- Overview
- Specifications
- Benchmarks
- Autonomy
- Cameras
- Reviews
Key differences
Overview of the main advantages of each of the devices
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A13
- 48% higher pixel density (400 vs 270 PPI)
- Wi-Fi 5 compatible
- Uses faster LPDDR4X memory
- Shows 13% better performance in AnTuTu benchmark
- More energy efficient CPU — Exynos 850
- 24% higher maximum screen brightness (582 vs 469 nits)
- Smartphone 1 year and 4 months newer
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A12
- 19% better battery life (41:01 vs 34:21 hours)
- 10% faster in GeekBench 5 single-core test — 168 and 153 points
Display
color rendering, the clarity and brightness of the image
Galaxy A13
69
Galaxy A12
55
Productivity
Statement of the processor, graphics and memory
Galaxy A13
15 9000
Galaxy A12 24
Galaxy A12 24,0002
Autonomy, speed and charging type
Galaxy A13
81
Galaxy A12
87
Camera
Main and front camera tests
Samsung Galaxy A13
Samsung Galaxy A12
Tests and characteristics
Comparison table of specifications and tests
Smartphone:
Galaxy A13
vs
Galaxy A12
Shield
Comparison of smartphone screens
| Type | PLS TFT | PLS TFT |
| Size | 6. 6″ |
6.5″ |
| Approval | 1080 x 2408 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel density | 400 dpi | 270 dpi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Max. declared brightness | 500 nits | 450 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display guard | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 83.2% | 82.1% |
| sRGB | 99.9% | 96.3% |
| PWM | Not found | 337 Hz |
| Response time | 33 ms | 52 ms |
| Contrast | 1257:1 | 864:1 |
Actual Peak Brightness (Auto)
Galaxy A13
+24%
582 nits
Galaxy A12
469 nits
Sources:
NotebookCheck
[3], [4]
Design and housing
| Height | 165. 1 mm |
164 mm |
| Width | 76.4 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 grams | 205 grams |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Back panel material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available colors | Black, Blue, Peach, White | Black, Blue, White, Red |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes, in button | Yes, in button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Galaxy A13
+1%
83.2%
Galaxy A12
82.1%
Capacity
Testing Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy A12 in benchmarks
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 850 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
Max. frequency |
2000 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (8) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | — 8 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 | — 4 cores @ 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53 — 4 cores @ 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A53 |
| Transistor size | 8 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MP1 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| GPU frequency | 820 MHz | 680 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~126 Gflops | ~44.8 Gflops |
| RAM capacity | 3, 4, 6 GB | 3, 4, 6 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4 |
| Memory frequency | — | 1866 MHz |
| Number of channels | 2 | 2 |
| Accumulator capacity | 32, 64, 128 GB | 32, 64, 128 GB |
| Accumulator type | eMMC 5. 1 |
eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | microSD | MicroSD |
| Max. memory card size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 (single core)
Galaxy A13
153
Galaxy A12
+10%
168
Geekbench 5 (multi-core)
Galaxy A13
583
Galaxy A12
+76%
1025
AnTuTu Benchmark 9
Galaxy A13
+13%
126707
Galaxy A12
112619
| CPU | 43950 | 35357 |
| GPU | 22702 | 13133 |
| Memory | 38791 | 28597 |
| UX | 22119 | 35628 |
| Total score | 126707 | 112619 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Galaxy A13
508
Galaxy A12
N/A
0 score Sources:
3DMark
[3]
▶️ Add your AnTuTu test result
Software
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 10.0 (Updated to Android 12) |
| Shell UI | One UI Core 4.1 | One UI Core 4.1 |
| System size out of the box | 16.5 GB | 13 GB |
Battery
| Volume | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging power | 15W | 15W |
| Battery type | Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) | Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless charger | No | No |
| Reverse charger | No | No |
| Quick Charge | Yes (27% in 30 minutes) | Yes (20% in 30 minutes) |
| Full charge time | 2:18 am | 3:03 am |
| Web surfing | 11:49 am | 4:07 pm |
| View video | 1:14 pm | 12:14 pm |
| Games | 06:54 am | 06:09 am |
| Standby | 122 hours | 153 hours |
Total autonomy
Galaxy A13
34:21 hours
Galaxy A12
+19%
41:01 hrs
Smartphone autonomy rating (#106 and #14)
Comparison and tests of cameras Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Photo resolution | 8700 x 5800 | 8000 x 6000 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30 fps | Up to 30 fps |
| Slow Motion | — | No |
| Wide angle lens | — | 123° |
| Number of lenses | 4 (50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) | 4 (48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) |
| Main lens | — 50 MP — Aperture: f/1.  8 — Focal length: 26mm — PDAF |
— 48 MP — Aperture: f/2.0 — Focal length: 26 mm — Pixel size: 0.8 micron — Sensor: 1/2″, Samsung S5KGM2 (ISOCELL CMOS) — PDAF |
| Ultra Wide Lens | — 5 MP — Aperture: f/2.2 — Pixel size: 1.12 micron — Sensor: 1/5″ (CMOS) |
— 5 MP — Aperture: f/2.2 |
| Macro Lens | — 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
— 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
| TOF lens | — 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
— 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.2 |
| Features | — Bokeh Effect — Pro Mode |
— Bokeh Effect — Pro Mode |
| Examples | — | Sample photos of Samsung Galaxy A12 by DxOMark |
| Number of megapixels | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Photo resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3264 x 2448 |
| Aperture | f/2. 2 |
f/2.0 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Camera tests from DXOMARK
Quality Photo
Galaxy A13
N/D
Galaxy A12
9000 9000
Galaxy A13
GALAXY A13
GALAKY A13
GALAKY A13 9000 2
Total camera score
Galaxy A13
n/a
Galaxy A12
90
Communications
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi functions | — Dual Band — Wi-Fi Direct — Wi-Fi Hotspot — Wi-Fi Display |
— Dual Band — Wi-Fi Direct — Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth functions | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB functions | — Charging — USB mass storage mode |
— Charging — USB mass storage mode — OTG |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| SIM type | Nano | Nano |
| SIM operating mode | Alternating | Alternating |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | — | No |
| LTE Cat* | 7 | 7 |
| 5G support | No | No |
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
3. 5 mm audio port |
Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Speaker tests
Maximum volume
Galaxy A13
+3%
83.3 dB
Galaxy A12
80.9 dB
Other
| Class | Budget | Budget |
| Release date | March 2022 | November 2020 |
| Sales start date | March 2022 | December 2020 |
| Market availability | Available | Available |
| Head SAR | 0.37 W/kg | 0.67 W/kg |
| Body SAR radiation level | 1.39 W/kg | 1.38 W/kg |
| Sensors and transducers | — Gyroscope — Accelerometer — Compass — Fingerprint Reader |
— Proximity sensor — Accelerometer — Light sensor — Fingerprint scanner |
| Kit* | — Smartphone — Charger — USB Type-C cable — SIM eject tool — Quick start guide |
— Smartphone — USB Type-C cable — Charger — SIM eject tool — Quick start guide |
*Please note! Package contents, NFC and other options may sometimes differ depending on the region.
Both smartphones have their advantages and disadvantages. If the display, camera, communications and body are more important to you — choose the Samsung Galaxy A13, and if performance and autonomy — then the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Poll
Which smartphone will you choose?
Samsung Galaxy A13
250 (66.1%)
Samsung Galaxy A12
128 (33.9%)
Total votes: 378
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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G vs Galaxy A12 comparison: which is better?
VS
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Samsung Galaxy A12
We compared 2 smartphones: December 2, 2021 Samsung Galaxy A13 5G with 6.5″ screen and MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chip vs. 6.5″ Samsung Galaxy A12 which has MediaTek Helio P35 processor and released 13 months earlier. Below you will find characteristics, tests, strengths and weaknesses of each of the gadgets.
- Differences
- Review
- Features
- Benchmarks
- Battery Life
- Cameras
- Reviews
Key differences
Overview of the main advantages of each of the devices
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
- Shows 2.
2 times better performance in AnTuTu benchmark - Faster display refresh rate — 90Hz
- Wi-Fi 5 supported
- Uses faster LPDDR4X 2133MHz memory
- More power efficient CPU — MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G
- Smartphone 1 year and 1 month newer
- 2.8 times faster in GeekBench 5 single core test — 462 and 168 points
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A12
- Super wide camera lens
Display
Color, clarity and brightness
Galaxy A13 5G
65
Galaxy A12
55
performance
The performance of the processor, graphics and memory
Galaxy A13 5000 34
Galaxy A12
24
Battery
Autonomous 5G
84
Galaxy A12
87
Camera
Rear and front camera tests
Galaxy A13 5G
57
Galaxy A130003
56
Communications
The presence of modern communication interfaces
Galaxy A13 5G
76
Galaxy A12
64
Final score
55
Price/Quality
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Tests and characteristics
Comparison table of specifications and tests
Smartphone:
Galaxy A13 5G
vs
Galaxy A12
Shield
Comparison of smartphone screens
| Type | PLS TFT | PLS TFT |
| Size | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Approval | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel density | 270 dpi | 270 dpi |
| Update rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Max. declared brightness | 500 nits | 450 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display guard | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 81. 1% |
82.1% |
| sRGB | — | 96.3% |
| PWM | — | 337 Hz |
| Response time | — | 52 ms |
| Contrast | — | 864:1 |
Actual Peak Brightness (Auto)
Galaxy A13 5G
n/a
Galaxy A12
469 nits
Sources:
NotebookCheck
[3]
Design and housing
| Height | 164.5 mm | 164 mm |
| Width | 75.5 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 grams | 205 grams |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Back panel material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available colors | Black | Black, Blue, White, Red |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes, in button | Yes, in button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Galaxy A13 5G
81.
1%
Galaxy A12
+1%
82.1%
Performance
Testing Samsung Galaxy A13 5G and Samsung Galaxy A12 in benchmarks
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Max. frequency | 2200 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | — 6 cores @ 2GHz: Cortex-A55 — 2 cores @ 2.2GHz: Cortex-A76 |
— 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53 — 4 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A53 |
| Transistor size | 7 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MC2 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| GPU frequency | 950 MHz | 680 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~243 Gflops | ~44.8 Gflops |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB | 3, 4, 6 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4 |
| Memory frequency | 2133 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| Number of channels | 2 | 2 |
| Accumulator capacity | 64 GB | 32, 64, 128 GB |
| Accumulator type | — | eMMC 5. 1 |
| Memory card | microSD | microSD |
| Max. memory card size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 (single core)
Galaxy A13 5G
+175%
462
Galaxy A12
168
Geekbench 5 (multi-core)
Galaxy A13 5G
+8%
1106
Galaxy A12
1025
AnTuTu Benchmark 9
Galaxy A13 5G
+118%
245417
Galaxy A12
112619
| CPU | — | 35357 |
| GPU | — | 13133 |
| Memory | — | 28597 |
| UX | — | 35628 |
| Total score | 245417 | 112619 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Galaxy A13 5G
1100
Galaxy A12
n/a
PCMark 3. 0 score |
6917 | — |
Sources:
3DMark
[3]
▶️ Add your AnTuTu test result
Software
| Operating system | Android 11 (Updated to Android 12) | Android 10.0 (Updated to Android 12) |
| Shell UI | One UI Core 4.1 | One UI Core 4.1 |
| System size out of the box | 16.5 GB | 13 GB |
Battery
| Volume | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging power | 15W | 15W |
| Battery type | Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) | Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless charger | No | No |
| Reverse charger | No | No |
| Quick Charge | Yes (27% in 30 minutes) | Yes (20% in 30 minutes) |
| Full charge time | 2:18 am | 3:03 am |
| Web surfing | — | 4:07 pm |
| View video | — | 12:14 pm |
| Games | — | 06:09 am |
| Standby | — | 153 hours |
General autonomy
Galaxy A13 5G
N/D
Galaxy A12
41:01 h.
Rating of the most autonomous smartphones
Cameras
3
3
Comparison and tests of cameras Samsung Galaxy A13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A12
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Photo resolution | 8700 x 5800 | 8000 x 6000 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30 fps | Up to 30 fps |
| Slow Motion | — | No |
| Wide angle lens | — | 123° |
| Number of lenses | 3 (50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) | 4 (48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) |
| Main lens | — 50 MP — Aperture: f/1.  8 — Focal length: 26mm — Pixel size: 0.64 micron — Sensor: 1/2.76″, Samsung S5KJN1 (ISOCELL Plus CMOS) — Phase detection autofocus |
— 48 MP — Aperture: f/2.0 — Focal length: 26mm — Pixel size: 0.8 micron — Sensor: 1/2″, Samsung S5KGM2 (ISOCELL CMOS) — Phase detection autofocus |
| Ultra Wide Lens | — | — 5 MP — Aperture: f/2.2 |
| Macro Lens | — 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
— 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
| TOF lens | — 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.4 |
— 2 MP — Aperture: f/2.2 |
| Features | — Bokeh Effect — Pro Mode |
— Bokeh Effect — Pro Mode |
| Examples | — | Samsung Galaxy A12 sample photos by DxOMark |
| Number of megapixels | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Photo resolution | 2560 x 1960 | 3264 x 2448 |
| Aperture | f/2. 0 |
f/2.0 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Camera tests from DXOMARK
Quality Photo
Galaxy A13 5G
N/D
Galaxy A12
9000
Galaxy A13 5G
N/D.0002
80 9Ol000
— Wi-Fi Direct
— Wi-Fi Hotspot
— Wi-Fi Display
— Wi-Fi Direct
— WiFi Hotspot
— USB mass storage mode
— USB mass storage mode
— OTG
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| SIM type | Nano | Nano |
| SIM operating mode | Alternating | Alternating |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat* | 18 | 7 |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
3. 5 mm audio port |
Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | — | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Dynamics tests
Maximum volume
Galaxy A13 5G
N/D
Galaxy A12
80.9 dB
9000
| Budget | Budget | |
| Release date | December 2021 | November 2020 |
| Sales start date | December 2021 | December 2020 |
| Market availability | Available | Available |
| Head SAR | — | 0.67 W/kg |
| Body SAR | — | 1.38 W/kg |
| Sensors and transducers | — Gyroscope — Accelerometer — Light sensor — Compass — Fingerprint scanner |
— Proximity sensor — Accelerometer — Light sensor — Fingerprint scanner |
| Kit* | — Smartphone — USB Type-C cable — Quick start guide — SIM eject tool |
— Smartphone — USB Type-C cable — Charger — SIM eject tool — Quick start guide |
*Please note! Package contents, NFC and other options may sometimes differ depending on the region.
After analyzing all the data we have, we consider the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G a better buy.
Poll
Which smartphone will you choose?
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
215 (68%)
Samsung Galaxy A12
101 (32%)
Total votes: 316
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Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A13:
9 Comparison0034
Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and data transfer of smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A13.
Complete information about the specifications to make a purchasing decision.
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Technical specifications
Basic information
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| Price/quality from KI |
7.1 Price/quality from KI |
7.1 Price/quality from KI |
| Design and screen score |
2.6 Design and screen |
5.1 Design and screen |
| Performance and hardware evaluation |
5.2 Power and equipment |
5.4 Power and equipment |
| Camera evaluation |
6. 5Camera |
5.5 Camera |
| Communication evaluation |
5.7 Data transfer |
6.5 Data transfer |
| Battery rating |
7.1 Battery |
7.7 Battery |
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| Customer Overview |
6.6 15 reviews |
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Specifications Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A13
| Specifications |
Samsung Galaxy A12 |
Samsung Galaxy A13 |
|---|---|---|
| inches |
6. 5″
|
6.6″ |
| Permission | HD+ | FHD+ |
| Surface use | 83% Screen coverage | 83% Screen coverage |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| dimensions |
75.8 mm 164.0 mm 8.9 mm |
76.4 mm 165.1 mm 8.8 mm |
| The weight | 205g | 195g |
| CPU |
Helio P35 Octa Core |
Exynos 850 Octa Core |
| RAM | 4 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32GB |
| AnTuTu |
103.000 v8 |
117.300 v8 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Main camera |
one 48 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 S5KGM2 2 3 4 |
one 50 Mpx · ƒ/1.  8
2 |
| Camera Selfie |
SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 |
SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 |
| ranges | ||
| OS | Android 10Q | Android 12 Snow Cone |
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| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Other names | SM-A125F, SM-A125F/DSN | SM-A135F, SM-A135FZKVEUB |
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Samsung Galaxy A12 Global 4GB 64GB SM-A125F |
Samsung Galaxy A13 Global 3GB 32GB SM-A135F |
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| release date |
November 2020, 1 year ago |
March 2022, 7 months ago |
| Status | Sale | Sale |
| Market | Global | Global |
Structure
- Height
- Thickness and width
Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A13
Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A13
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| Diagonal |
6. 5″
|
6.6″ |
| Type | TFT LCD (IPS) | TFT LCD (IPS) |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Approval |
HD+ 720 x 1560 px |
FHD+ 1080 x 2408 px |
| Density | 264 ppi | 400 ppi |
Other
Other
- Water Drop Notch
- Capacitive
- Multitouch
- Frameless
- Water Drop Notch
- 2.5D curved glass screen
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Capacitive
- Multitouch
- Frameless
User Reviews
Is this mobile phone drop and scratch resistant?
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Does this phone look beautiful to you?
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Do you find it convenient?
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Does it show well in the sun?
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Number of reviews
15 reviews
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Power and equipment
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| Model | MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| CPU |
4x Cortex-A53 2. 3GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8GHz
|
4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz |
| Type | Octa Core | Octa Core |
| Production | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Frequency | 2.3GHz | 2GHz |
| 64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
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| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | ARM Mali-G52 |
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| RAM | 4 GB | 3GB |
| Type | — | LPDDR4X RAM |
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| Capacity | 64 GB | 32GB |
| Type |
eMMC 5. 1 Storage
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| Expandable? (SD slot) |
Yes , SD in separate slot |
Yes , Slot for SD or second SIM card |
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| Fingerprints | Yes, on the side | Yes, on the side |
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| Sensors |
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| Notifications LED | — | — |
| Cooling system | Not | Not |
| Play buttons | Not | Not |
User Reviews
Does it sound good?
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Does it work well with daily use?
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What is your experience with demanding games?
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Reviews
15 reviews
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Camera
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| Number of chambers | Quad rear view camera | Quad rear view camera |
| 1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
| Approval | 48 Mpx | 50 Mpx |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KGM2 | unknown |
| Type | ISOCELL | CMOS |
| diaphragm |
ƒ/ 2. 0
|
ƒ/ 1.8 |
| ISO | — | — |
| Pixel size | 0.80 µm | — |
| Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2×2) | — |
| Sensor size | 1/2 | — |
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Type of camera
wide -angle lens
wide -angle lens
Resolution
5 MPX
5 MPX
UNKNOWOWN
003
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diaphragm
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2 9000
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3
Type of camera
Portrait mode
Portrait mode
Resolution
2 MPX
2 MPX
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
type
Type
Type
003
—
—
diaphragm
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
—
—
Pixel Binning
—
sensor size
—
—
4
Type of camera
Telejective
Macro lens
Resolution
2 mpx
2 mpx
UNKNOWON
UNKNown
002 Type
—
—
diaphragm
ƒ/ 2.
4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
—
—
Pixel Binning
—
—
Size sensor
—
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| Flash | LED | LED |
| OIS | No | No |
| Video Slow motion |
No, 30 fps |
No, 30 fps |
| Others |
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| SELF Camera type |
Devotee |
Devotee |
| Approval | 8 Mpx | 8 Mpx |
| Sensor | unknown | unknown |
| Type | — | — |
| diaphragm |
ƒ/ 2. 2
|
ƒ/ 2.2 |
| Pixel size | — | — |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Sensor size | — | — |
Others
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| DxOMark Score |
90 Mobile — Photo — Video |
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users reviews
Quality of daytime photographs
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High -quality Night photographs
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Selfies
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He has a powerful outbreak?
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Reviews
15 reviews
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Data communication
Network compatibility
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| 5G | — | — |
| 4G LTE |
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| 3G |
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| 2G |
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| Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
| Type |
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| WiFi |
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| Other |
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11a |
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| Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low Energy |
| Other |
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| Satellite navigation |
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| USB |
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| European measurement
The European Union has set a limit of 2 W/kg for an average of 10 grams of fabric. |
