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Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A13 5G X Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) 26Points
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1) Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/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!

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) vs Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (109GB available)132%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (47GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+390 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+6.6"2%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP24%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 32MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps11%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 2700 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+25W67%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
213 grams (7.46 ounces)vs+195 grams (6.83 ounces)9%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

28 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
ModelGalaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
Other model namesGalaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIMGalaxy A13 (SM-A136U1) Unlocked
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/202412/3/2021, Announced: 12/2/2021
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)76.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.48 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size6.6" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)390 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
System versionAndroid 14Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 530ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
64GB (47GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps2700/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Sub6/mmWave (2, 5, 66, 77)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/3.06"1.12ยตm
5MP macro f/2.4
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.74" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered38 hours (1.6 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemonโ€ข Colors: Black

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.27W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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