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The Galaxy A13 is one of the few Samsung phones without an OLED display. A simple IPS number, the A13’s 6.6in screen has a resolution of 2,408 x 1,080 and a pixel density of 400ppi. It isn’t a scratch on Samsung’s AMOLED tech, but you’re getting a screen that looks rather good for the money. The 5G model, on the other hand, is miles faster and is much more in line with its rivals. Publicly available Geekbench scores list a single-core result of around 467 and a multicore score of 1,100. That’s twice as fast as the UK version. Ouch.
Memory size - User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the phones features. The expandable storage helps you make the most out of a trip down memory lane. The A13 comes loaded with 64GB of internal memory, with room for up to 1TB more when you add a microSD card, so you can savour each smile, cherish every vacation and remember all the moments you’ve captured. With an sRGB colour gamut coverage of 99.1%, a total volume of 129.3% and an average Delta E (colour variance) of 2.09, the A13’s display isn’t too shabby, and I’ve seen worse on recent phones at this price – here’s looking at you, Nokia G21. Meanwhile, portrait images taken on the two phones couldn’t look more different. For some reason, the A13 has dialled up the contrast to a considerable degree, and you lose a lot of detail in darker areas as a result – just take a look at the hair resting on the shoulders in the bottom picture and you’ll see what I mean. For very little money, you’re getting a large 6.6in IPS display, with an Exynos 850 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. And just like the newly announced A33 5G and A53 5G, this can also be expanded up to a further 1TB via microSD. A large 5,000mAh rounds things out on the inside, with supported charging speeds up to 15W.Actual user memory will vary depending on the mobile phone operator and may change after software upgrades are performed. Our specialist in-store Partners can help you get set up on your new device right away. We can help with anything from transferring personal data from your old device to setting up any essential features. Whether or not you prefer a pared-down design is entirely subjective, but I can’t shake the feeling that Samsung could have done more here to make the Galaxy A13 stand out.
A budget handset will never be the last word in horsepower, but sadly this is where the Galaxy A13 really falls apart. Like the S22 series, the UK and US models differ in terms of chipset componentry, with the slightly older 5G-enabled US model (SM-A136U) getting the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while UK buyers are left with the 4G-only Samsung Exynos 850 (SM-A135F). Landscape photos such as the one below have a good amount of detail, with a great use of HDR and reasonably muted colours. The Nokia G21 in comparison looked overly warm in some instances, and while there was still a lot to like in the standard 1x mode, the 2x digital zoom is far superior on the A13. Get comfortable being your group’s go-to, one-person camera crew. With a multi-lens camera, you’ve got the shot, every time. Whether you’re snapping cityscapes, landscapes or family moments, "say cheese" is your new catchphrase.
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