Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) vs Motorola Moto G42
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) and Motorola Moto G42: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto G42, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A137), if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Diagonal
- 6.6″
- against 6.4″
Motorola Moto G42, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 195 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 20 W
- against 15 W
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G80 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 249,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55. | Octa-core CPU with 4 × 2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold cores and 4 × 1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Green, Pink, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165.1 mm | 160.4 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 175 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % | 83.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 20 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 411 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, PLS LCD | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.22 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A137F, SM-A137F/DSN, SM-A137F/DS | XT2233-2 |
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