Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/12/2021 7:12 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:13 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A13 5G X Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

25
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U) Compare Samsung Galaxy A50 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
+128GB (107GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (47GB available)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2340 pixels119% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+403 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.4"	vs	+6.5"2% Larger screen
(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP42% Higher resolution main camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 2700 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Other model names	Galaxy A50 SM-A505F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A136U) AT&T/Carriers
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/15/2019	12/3/2021, Announced: 12/2/2021
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	76.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.48 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610 (10nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	2700/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Sub6/mmWave (2, 5, 66, 77)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.2	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.27W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.27W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered