Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo Duos phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/17/2022 6:19 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:23 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo Duos X Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i) Compare Samsung Galaxy A13 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)

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21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)89% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (19GB available)65% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11.49GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2408 pixels182% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+400 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+6.6"37% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh138% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)48% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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 supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
Other model names	Galaxy A13 4G SM-A135U (AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon)	Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo+ Dual-Sim
Country or region available	USA	Brazil, China
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/23/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022	4/1/2014
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.4 x 165.1 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)	70.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.38 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
System version	Android 12	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 122822 (v8), 136286 (v9) Geekbench: 588 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (2, 4, 5, 13, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	36 hours (1.5 days)	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	790 hours (32.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Blue, White, Brown, Red, Black, Grey, La Fleur, Pink • S-Voice natural language commands and dictation • Smart Stay eye tracking • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)	Galaxy S3 Neo Duos (GT-i9300i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.38W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.375W/kg (head), 0.397W/kg (body)