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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U) vs Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A05 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A05 X Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U) 11Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A13 5G X
6.7"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)

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Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U) vs Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+270 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs262 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP4%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 2700 Mbps8 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
64GB (47GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)119%
More internal storage for applications and files
6.5"vs+6.7"3%
Larger screen
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual ambient light sensorvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+25W67%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

35 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
195 grams (6.83 ounces)
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Plastic body, glass front
TFT PLS
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
ModelGalaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A13 (SM-A136U) AT&T/CarriersGalaxy A05 4G SM-A055F/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date12/3/2021, Announced: 12/2/202110/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.48 in)78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size6.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI262 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 185161 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (47GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2700/1024 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 850/900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSub6/mmWave (2, 5, 66, 77)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black• Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.27W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)0.7W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
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