Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) vs OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A13 5G vs OnePlus Nord 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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6.44"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4115
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (128GB)
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7 Advantages 
21 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| 2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm) |
| Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back |
| 90Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| BSI sensor |
| +21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | Nord (128GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A13 (SM-A136U1) Unlocked | OnePlus NORD 5G AC2001 (128GB + 8GB RAM), OnePlus Z |
| Country or region available |  USA |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | OnePlus |
| Release date | 12/3/2021, Announced: 12/2/2021 | 8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020 |
| Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.48 in) | 73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in) |
| Weight | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| Display type | TFT PLS | Fluid AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.44" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 409 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | HDR10+ |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | OxygenOS 11 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2700/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 |
| 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 Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) |
| Primary 5G network | Sub6/mmWave (2, 5, 66, 77) | Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119ห 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8ยตm 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 | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | (dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105ห1/4"1.12ยตm |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 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 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + 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, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (128GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4115 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 38 hours (1.6 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (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: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) | OnePlus Nord (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 |