Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Galaxy A03

Aakash Smartphones April 28, 2024

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In this analysis, we have conducted a comparison between two affordable smartphones: the Samsung Galaxy A13, featuring a 6.6-inch display and equipped with the Exynos 850 chipset, which was launched on March 4, 2022, and the Samsung Galaxy A03, powered by the Unisoc T606 processor and released three months prior. Within this comprehensive review, you will discover detailed tests, complete specifications, as well as the notable strengths and weaknesses of both devices.

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A03 crucial features

Display Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness Galaxy A13 55 Galaxy A03 44	Camera Photo and video recording quality Galaxy A13 39* Galaxy A03 33*
Performance CPU and memory performance (apps, system) Galaxy A13 23 Galaxy A03 21	Gaming Capabilities for playing modern games Galaxy A13 17 Galaxy A03 16
Battery Battery life, charging type and speed Galaxy A13 72 Galaxy A03 64*	Connectivity Networks, ports, data transmission Galaxy A13 63 Galaxy A03 54

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Phone:

Galaxy A13

Galaxy A03

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
Adaptive refresh rate	No	No
Max rated brightness	500 nits	400 nits
HDR support	No	No
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio	83.4%	81.9%

RGB color space	99.9%	96%
PWM	Not detected	Not detected
Response time	33 ms	45 ms
Contrast	1257:1	1641:1

Design and build

Height	165.1 mm (6.5 inches)	164.2 mm (6.46 inches)
Width	76.4 mm (3.01 inches)	75.9 mm (2.99 inches)
Thickness	8.8 mm (0.35 inches)	9.1 mm (0.36 inches)
Weight	195 g (6.88 oz)	196 g (6.91 oz)
Waterproof	No	No
Rear material	Plastic	Plastic
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic
Colors	White, Black, Blue, Yellow	Black, Blue, Red
Fingerprint scanner	Yes, in-button	No

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy A03 in the benchmarks

Chipset	Samsung Exynos 850	Unisoc T606
Max clock	2000 MHz	1600 MHz
CPU cores	8 (8)	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	– 8 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55	– 6 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A55 – 2 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A75
L3 cache	–	1 MB
Manufacturing	Samsung	TSMC
Lithography process	8 nanometers	12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)	No	No
Graphics	Mali-G52 MP1	Mali-G57 MP1
GPU shading units	24	64
GPU clock	850 MHz	650 MHz
FLOPS	~40.8 GFLOPS	~83.2 GFLOPS

Memory

RAM size	3, 4, 6 GB	3, 4 GB
Memory type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
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

Software

Operating system	Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)	Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13)
ROM	One UI Core 6	One UI Core 5.0
OS size	16.5 GB	13.5 GB

Battery

Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Max charge power	15 W	15 W
Battery type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Wireless charging	No	No
Reverse charging	No	No
Fast charging	Yes (27% in 30 min)	Yes (20% in 40 min)
Full charging time	2:18 hr	3:35 hr

Web browsing	08:52 hr	–
Watching video	13:18 hr	–
Gaming	05:46 hr	–
Standby	127 hr	–

Main camera

Matrix	50 megapixels	48 megapixels
Image resolution	8192 x 6144	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
Lenses	1) Standart: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP 4) Depth: 2 MP	1) Standart: 48 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP
Camera features	– Bokeh mode – Pro mode	– Bokeh mode

Image resolution	50 MP	48 MP
Aperture	f/1.8	f/1.8
Focal length	26 mm	–
Sensor	Samsung S5KJN1	–
Sensor size	1/2.76″	–
Pixel size	0.64 micron	0.8 micron
Autofocus	Phase autofocus	Phase autofocus
Stabilization	Digital	Digital

Image resolution	5 MP	–
Aperture	f/2.2	–
Sensor size	1/5″	–
Pixel size	1.12 micron	–
Stabilization	Digital	–

Image resolution	2 MP	–
Aperture	f/2.4	–
Stabilization	Digital	–

Selfie camera

Megapixels	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Image resolution	3264 x 2448	2560 x 1960
Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.2
Sensor	CMOS	CMOS
Autofocus	No	No
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
Video resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)	No	No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features	– Dual Band – Wi-Fi Direct – Wi-Fi Hotspot – Wi-Fi Display	– Dual Band – Wi-Fi Direct – Wi-Fi Hotspot – Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version	5	5
Bluetooth features	PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP	LE, A2DP
USB type	USB Type-C	Micro USB
USB version	2	2
USB features	– Charging – USB-Storage mode	– Charging – USB-Storage mode
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*	Depends on the region	No
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	4
5G support	No	No

Sound

Speakers	Mono	Mono
Headphone audio jack	Yes	Yes
FM radio	No	–
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes

Other

Category	Budget	Budget
Announced	March 2022	November 2021
Release date	March 2022	January 2022
Launch price	$189	$140
SAR (head)	0.37 W/kg	–
SAR (body)	1.39 W/kg	–
Sensors	– Gyroscope – Accelerometer – Compass – Fingerprint	– Proximity sensor – Accelerometer – Ambient light sensor
Bundled charger	Yes, 15 W	Yes, 0 W

Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Galaxy A03

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