LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.95"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
8
MP
MP
1.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
50
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
Model | Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) |
Other model names | LG Google Nexus 5 D821, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D821 | Galaxy A13 (SM-A136U1) Unlocked |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 11/1/2013 | 12/3/2021, Announced: 12/2/2021 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in) | 76.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.48 in) |
Weight | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 4.95" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 445 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
System version | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 2700/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Sub6/mmWave (2, 5, 66, 77) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 30mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.9ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
USB | MicroUSB 3.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | 38 hours (1.6 days) |
Standby | 300 hours (12.5 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, White โข USB OTG On-The-Go โข Qi Wireless charging | โข Colors: Black |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.27W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |