Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000) vs Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)

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

7/17/2022 6:49 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A13 X Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Fold X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)

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24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (462GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (105GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)28% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1536x2152 pixels27% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2408 pixels
+7.3"11% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP126% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+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
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
263 grams (9.21 ounces)	vs	+195 grams (6.83 ounces)35% Lighter
362 PPI	vs	+400 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP47% Higher resolution main camera
Android 12	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4380 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Fold F9000 (Single-SIM), Samsung Winner	Galaxy A13 4G SM-A137F/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/2019	6/1/2022
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)	76.4 x 165.1 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)
Weight	263 grams (9.21 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	7.3" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2152 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	362 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 14
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 363016 (v7) Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4) GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512GB (462GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10 Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4380 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 9W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
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, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Galaxy A13 (SM-A137F/DSN 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.353W/kg (head), 1.224W/kg (body)