Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Samsung Galaxy M12
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy M12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A13 | Galaxy M12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A13, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 400 ppi
- against 270 ppi
- Weight
- 195 g
- against 212 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 9.7 mm
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Samsung Galaxy M12, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A13 | Galaxy M12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 117,341 |
| 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 processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A13 | Galaxy M12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Peach, Blue | Black, Blue, Green, Purple |
| 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 | 212 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % Best value | 81.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A13 | Galaxy M12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| 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 M12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Gorilla Glass 3, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A13 | Galaxy M12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A13 | Galaxy M12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A13 | Galaxy M12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 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, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.49 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.37 W/kg Best value | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | 1.39 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A13 | Galaxy M12 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A13 | Galaxy M12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A135F, SM-A135F/DS, SM-A135M, SM-A135U, SM-A135U1, SM-A135N | SM-M127F, SM-M127F/DSN, SM-M127N |
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