📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
Model | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A13 (SM-A136W) | Galaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) 6GB RAM, Samsung Crown |
Country or region available |  Canada |  USA |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 12/3/2021, Announced: 12/2/2021 | 8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018 |
Depth | 8.8 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) | 76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in) |
Weight | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
System version | Android 11 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 11 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 | One UI 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8) Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
Display type | TFT PLS | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 514 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10 2.5D glass Always-On Display Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 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 | 1200/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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, 41) | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Sub6 (2, 5, 66, 77) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4 | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
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 | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz |
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 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
Sensors | Accelerometer Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | 38 hours (1.6 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 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 | - Colors: Black | - Colors: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue - S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth integration) - Samsung Pay - Samsung DeX |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U 128GB) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.53W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |