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Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) vs Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy A13 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A13 X Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) 30Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U) Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 X
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)

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 S8 (SM-G950A)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) vs Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (51GB available)168%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (19GB available)
+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
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
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x2960 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2408 pixels
+568 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs400 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
5.8"vs+6.6"14%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
3000 mAhvs+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

23 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+16 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 S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
ModelGalaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S8 G950A (Snapdragon), Samsung DreamGalaxy A13 4G SM-A135U (AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/20173/23/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)76.4 x 165.1 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size5.8" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 199022 (v7)
Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 122822 (v8), 136286 (v9)
Geekbench: 588 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,18,19,20,28,29,30)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat7 (2, 4, 5, 13, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(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 resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: 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/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby326 hours (13.6 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay
• 32bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)Galaxy A13 (SM-A135U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.38W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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