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Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 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 S3 (GT-i9305) 09Points
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)

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Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) vs Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)49%
Lighter
vs195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+306 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)177%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)vs+64GB (47GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
4.8"vs+6.5"35%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)44%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4 KitKatvs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 2700 Mbps26 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAhvs+5000 mAh138%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
ModelGalaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S3 i9305 (4G LTE)Galaxy A13 (SM-A136U) AT&T/Carriers
Country or region available(Latin America)Saudi ArabiaBrazil(Europe)Hong KongNew ZealandPakistanSingapore(Global, International)
(Latin America), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, (Europe), Hong Kong, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, (Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date10/1/201212/3/2021, Announced: 12/2/2021
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)76.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.48 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size4.8" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)306 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4 KitKatAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)64GB (47GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps2700/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/1800/2600LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSub6/mmWave (2, 5, 66, 77)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

📷 Camera

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby510 hours (21.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white
• S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
• USB On-the-go support
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Touch Focus
• TouchWiz with Motion UX
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)1.27W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)feature not registered
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