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Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Samsung Galaxy F12

Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy F12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.

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The verdict

Neither runs away with it: each wins something.

Category
Category	Galaxy A13	Galaxy F12
Design & display	5.5	4.8
Performance & hardware	2.6	3.0
Camera	5.2	4.9
Connectivity	5.4	4.5
Battery & charging	5.3	5.9

Which one is for you?

Samsung Galaxy A13, if you care about…

RAM Capacity: 6 GB; against 4 GB
Wi-Fi Standards: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Display Pixel Density: 400 ppi; against 270 ppi
Weight: 195 g; against 221 g

Samsung Galaxy F12, if you care about…

Battery Capacity: 6,000 mAh; against 5,000 mAh
Display Refresh Rate: 90 Hz; against 60 Hz

Specification comparison

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Performance

Specification	Galaxy A13	Galaxy F12
Processor Model	Samsung Exynos 850	Samsung Exynos 850
Processor Process Size	8 nm	8 nm
Graphics GPU	Mali-G57 MP1	Mali-G52 MP1
Storage Type	eMMC 5.1	eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
AnTuTu Score	136,286	117,300
Geekbench 6 Single-Core	222	222
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core	868	868
CPU Description	Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0 GHz.	Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz
Processor Type	Octa-Core	Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor	Yes	Yes
RAM Capacity	6 GB Best value	4 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage	Yes	Yes
AnTuTu version	v9	v8

Design

Specification	Galaxy A13	Galaxy F12
Body Colors	Black, White, Peach, Blue	Green, Blue, Cyan, Black
Body Thickness	8.8 mm Best value	9.7 mm
Body Width	76.4 mm	75.9 mm
Body Height	165.1 mm	164 mm
Weight	195 g Best value	221 g
Usable Surface	83.2 % Best value	81.9 %
Body Materials	Glass, Plastic	Glass, Plastic

Battery

Specification	Galaxy A13	Galaxy F12
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh Best value
Battery Type	Li-Polymer	Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power	15 W	15 W
Battery Features	Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator	Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Specification	Galaxy A13	Galaxy F12
Display Aspect Ratio	20:9	20:9
Display Technology	PLS LCD	PLS LCD
Display Diagonal	6.6″ Best value	6.5″
Display Horizontal Resolution	1,080 px Best value	720 px
Display Vertical Resolution	2,408 px Best value	1,600 px
Display Pixel Density	400 ppi Best value	270 ppi
Display Refresh Rate	60 Hz	90 Hz Best value
Display Features	Gorilla Glass 5, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless	Gorilla Glass, PLS LCD, 90Hz, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch

Sensors

Specification	Galaxy A13	Galaxy F12
Fingerprint Sensor Placement	Side	Side

Sensor

Specification	Galaxy A13	Galaxy F12
Sensor Features	Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensing	Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Specification	Galaxy A13	Galaxy F12
Operating System	Android 12	Android 11
OS Family	Android	Android
OS Version	12 Best value	11
OS Update Support	2 years	2 years
Google Services	Yes	Yes
Widevine L1	—	Yes

Connectivity

Specification	Galaxy A13	Galaxy F12
SIM Configurations	Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby	Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands	2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G	GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features	Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display	Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles	A2DP, LE	A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features	3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering	3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering
USB Version	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
SAR American Head	0.49 W/kg Best value	1.19 W/kg
SAR (EU) head	0.37 W/kg	—
SAR (EU) body	1.39 W/kg	—
Max. download speed	300 Mbps Best value	42.2 Mbps
Max. upload speed	150 Mbps Best value	5.76 Mbps

Audio

Specification	Galaxy A13	Galaxy F12
Microphone Count	—	1
Audio Features	A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker	A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos

Technical

Specification	Galaxy A13	Galaxy F12
Model numbers	SM-A135F, SM-A135F/DS, SM-A135M, SM-A135U, SM-A135U1, SM-A135N	SM-F127G, SM-F127G/DS, SM-F127F, SM-F127F/DS