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Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:6.6 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP

Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 96% of smartphones
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

3.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.7

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

5.4

Battery

10%

5.0

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 98% of smartphones
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 4,675 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 99% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

3.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.7

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

5.4

Battery

10%

5.0

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

5.0
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 4,675 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.7
Brand name
Samsung
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor which is faster than processors in 50.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
RAM capacity
4 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Internal storage
64 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP which is higher than that of 82.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
26.2 mm²
Main camera sensor area
26.2 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 26.2 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.6 inches
Screen size
6.6 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 62.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1600 px
Screen resolution
720x 1600 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1600 px which is lower than that of 87.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.7% of smartphones.
Pixel density
266 ppi
Pixel density
266 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 266 ppi which is lower than that of 87.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
25 W
Charging speed
25 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 25 W which is slower than in 66.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.3% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
165.4 mm
Height
165.4 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165.4 mm which is taller than 69.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
76.9 mm
Width
76.9 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.9 mm which is wider than 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.4 mm
Thickness
8.4 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.4 mm which is thicker than 55.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.6% of smartphones.
Weight
192 g
Weight
192 g
This smartphone weighs 192 g which is lighter than 58.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
100,320 cm³
Device volume
100,320 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 100,320 cm³ which is larger than 64.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+
    yes
    This smartphone supports ANT+ technology, the average smartphone does not. 6% of smartphones are ANT+ compatible.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 15.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Samsung Galaxy M13
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.26 vs 8.000).
    9.26 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 2x cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+
    yes
    This smartphone supports ANT+ technology, the average smartphone does not. 6% of smartphones are ANT+ compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    64 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 47.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    500 MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (500 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    500 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 54.3% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    4,933
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (4,933 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    4,933 vs 10,783
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 9.1% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.73 vs 7.3).
    6.73 vs 7.34
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    64 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 47.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    500 MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (500 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    500 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 54.3% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    4,933
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (4,933 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    4,933 vs 10,783
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 50% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    3 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (3 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    3 W vs 6 W
  • 83.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    511
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (511 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    511 vs 3,115
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    1,024 KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 48.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    481
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (481 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    481 vs 942
  • 33.3% larger process node
    Process node
    8 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (8 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    8 nm vs 6 nm
  • 70.8% lower PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    1,281
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (1,281 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    1,281 vs 4,389
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,866 MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 83.3% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    638
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (638 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    638 vs 3,825
  • 93.8% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    16
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (16 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    16 vs 256
  • 39.9% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,522
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,522 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,522 vs 2,533
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 41.8% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    14.9 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 50.2% lower PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    492
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (492 vs 988). The average smartphone scores 988 for single-core performance.
    492 vs 988
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 10
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • 30% lower DxOMark Mobile score
    DxOMark Mobile score
    84
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (84 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    84 vs 120
  • 18.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    26.2 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (26.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    26.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    Continuous autofocus in video recording
    no
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 32.7% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    266 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (266 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    266 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    720 x 1600 px
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.07 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.6 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 24.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    25 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (25 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    25 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2022
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    May 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 0.9 mm wider
    Width
    76.9 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1.8 mm taller
    Height
    165.4 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165.4 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165.4 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    South Korea
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    South Korea vs China

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What we like about Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB)

  • Excellent battery life with capacities up to 6000mAh in some variants, lasting over a day of heavy use
  • Good value for money as an affordable entry-level or budget smartphone
  • Vibrant 6.6-inch display that performs well for media consumption indoors
  • Decent main camera (50MP) performance in optimal lighting conditions
  • Modern and elegant design with a comfortable in-hand feel
  • Reliable day-to-day performance for basic tasks like browsing and social media
  • Includes essential features like a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card expansion up to 1TB

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB)

  • Slow charging speeds (15W) which can take nearly 2 hours to reach full capacity
  • Underwhelming low-light camera performance with noticeable loss of detail
  • The 720p HD+ resolution display lacks sharpness compared to FHD competitors
  • Average processing power can lead to occasional lagging or frame drops during gaming
  • Weak outdoor visibility due to limited peak brightness (approx. 400-480 nits)
  • Plastic build quality that may not feel as premium as metal or glass alternatives
  • Lacks an ultra-wide camera sensor, limiting photography versatility

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy M13 (4GB + 64GB) is a budget-friendly 4G smartphone, running on an Exynos 850 octa-core processor and Android 12 with One UI Core 4.1. It features a large 6.6-inch Full HD+ PLS LCD display with a standard 60Hz refresh rate and a versatile triple-camera system, highlighted by a 50MP main sensor. A significant pro is its massive 6000mAh battery (in some regions; 5000mAh elsewhere), which offers excellent endurance for all-day use, along with expandable storage up to 1TB via microSD. However, key drawbacks often mentioned in reviews include the phone's relatively weak processor which can cause lagging issues during multitasking or heavy use, slow 15W charging speed, and a lack of official water resistance.

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