In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A13. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A520F | SM-A135F/DSN | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 146.1 mm | 165.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy A13 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Width | 71.4 mm | 76.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A13 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Weight | 159 g | 195 g | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Body Colour | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | Light blue | Black | White | Blue | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.522 W/kg (head) | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.367 W/kg (head), 2.8 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Super AMOLED | PLS TFT | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy A13 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2408 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A13 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Features | - | Infinity V Display |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
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Clock Speed | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A13 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
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RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy A13 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy A13 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
User Memory | 23.1 GB | 48 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A13 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy A13 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Camera Modes | Food mode | Live Focus mode | |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A13. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Bokeh effect | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A13 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Talk Time | 960 minutes | 3240 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A13 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 53 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 78 hrs |
Talk (4G): up to 3420 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 20 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 21 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs Playback (audio): up to 94 hrs Mixed usage: up to 48 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | - | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging | Samsung KNOX, Samsung Smart Switch, Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A13 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | - | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | SMPT |