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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) vs Samsung Galaxy M21s
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy M21s, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy M21s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
Specification comparison
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.1 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % | 84.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | — | — |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W Best value | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G80 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 186,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55. | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 420 nits |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, PLS LCD | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
| Integrated Projector | — | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.38 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg | 0.48 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.22 W/kg | 1.13 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A13 (SM-A137) | Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
