Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) vs Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
Side by side comparison between Nokia 6.1 vs Samsung Galaxy A13 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)
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15 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| 3GB LPDDR4 / 3GB LPDDR4X |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +18 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| Model | 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) |
| Other model names | Nokia 6 2018 Single-Sim (3GB RAM), HMD Plate 2 | Galaxy A13 4G SM-A135U (AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon) |
| Country or region available |   Canada, USA | USA |
| Brand | Nokia | Samsung |
| Release date | 5/6/2018, Announced: 1/5/2018 | 3/23/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022 |
| Depth | 8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 148.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.86 in) | 76.4 x 165.1 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in) |
| Weight | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 400 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 14 |
| User Interface | Android One edition | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz) | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 90435 (v7) Geekbench: 4225 (v4.4) GFXBench: 6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 122822 (v8), 136286 (v9) Geekbench: 588 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38) | LTE Cat7 (2, 4, 5, 13, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| 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 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | Zeiss optics | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | 36 hours (1.5 days) |
| Standby | 507 hours (21.1 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 | • Colors: Black/copper, White/iron, Blue/gold | • Colors: Black |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.38W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |