Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A13 5G vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
50
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+11 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 highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A13 (SM-A136U1) Unlocked | iPhone 7 Plus A1661 CDMA, iPhone 7 Plus A1784 |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 12/3/2021, Announced: 12/2/2021 | 9/16/2016, Announced: 9/7/2016 |
Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.48 in) | 77.9 x 158.2 millimeters (3.07 x 6.23 in) |
Weight | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Sapphire Glass |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 625nits[typ] Wide color gamut |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | iOS 10 |
Firmware update | Android 14 | iOS 15 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm) | 64bit: Apple A10 Fusion (16nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.34GHz Hurricane (Dual-core) 2x 2GHz Zephyr (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz) | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (6-core, 900MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark OS II: 3796 (2.0) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (119GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
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 | 2700/1024 Mbps | 450/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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, CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1661) |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | A1661 model: CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1784 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat9 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,27,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Sub6/mmWave (2, 5, 66, 77) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.856mm1/3.6 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4608x2592 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@120fps 720p@240fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 3072x2304 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 | 32mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound with dual speakers |
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
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 hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2900 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 38 hours (1.6 days) | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 384 hours (16 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold โข Oleophobic coating โข Simultaneous HD video and image recording โข 3D Touch display โข FaceTime โข Siri โข AirDrop โข iCloud โข NFC Apple Pay only โข Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.27W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |