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UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max (17GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260RAM capacity:17 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.8 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP

UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max (17GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of smartphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 51%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

25%

7.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

4.6

Display

15%

5.9

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.3

Connectivity

4%

5.2

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 55%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 76%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max (17GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

25%

7.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

4.6

Display

15%

5.9

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.3

Connectivity

4%

5.2

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

6.5
User score
User score
7.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max (17GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 8.1 points, which is higher than 77.3% of smartphones.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.4
Brand name
UMIDIGI
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 900
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor model which is slower than processors in 57.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
17 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 17 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 95.6% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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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 & 5 MP & 5 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP which is higher than that of 77.6% of smartphones.
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
41 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 41 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 54.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
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
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.8 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.8 inches which is larger than the screens of 84.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2460 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2460 px which is higher than that of 65.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,150 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,150 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 61.9% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
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
Market range: <1 – >3
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
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
168.4 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 168.4 mm which is taller than 84.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
76.3 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.3 mm which is wider than 58.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.7 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.7 mm which is thicker than 69.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Weight
200 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 200 g which is heavier than 58.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.5% of smartphones.
Device volume
102,144 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 102,144 cm³ which is larger than 72.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
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UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max (17GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 9 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (17 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    17 GB vs 8 GB
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 0.13 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 48.5% more popular
    UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max (17GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.08 vs 5.4).
    8.08 vs 5.44
  • 9 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (17 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    17 GB vs 8 GB
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (24 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    24 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 0.13 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 3% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5,150 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    5,150 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    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
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Inferior display type
    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
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 900 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 900 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No NFC
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • 39.4% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    400 nits vs 660 nits
  • 600 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    400 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 2.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max
    the average smartphone
    UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max (17GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.8 vs 8).
    7.8 vs 8
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 900 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 900 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 50.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (603 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    603 vs 1,226
  • 30.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (2,168 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    2,168 vs 3,115
  • 2.9% fewer transistors
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (10,000 million vs 10,300 million). The average smartphone has 10,300 million transistors.
    10,000 million vs 10,300 million
  • 50% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    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
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No NFC
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Inferior display type
    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
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 39.4% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    400 nits vs 660 nits
  • 600 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    400 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 4.8 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (168.4 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    168.4 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    October 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 0.4 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.7 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.9% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (200 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    200 g vs 196.2 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Retro Core
≈ estimated
04/01/2023
Hands-on review · 4K playback, games and cameras
Verdict
UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max is a very nice phone for the money: it performs reasonably well and plays games better than expected.
9.0
OSReviews
≈ estimated
28/12/2022
Hands-on review · battery, display, browsing and casual gaming
Verdict
UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max is a very good budget phone with excellent battery life, a strong display and solid everyday performance.
8.0
korguenkomodo
≈ estimated
27/12/2022
Short review · gaming, screen and camera impressions
Verdict
UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max is a nice-looking phone with a solid battery and good performance for its price, though the cameras are basic.
8.0
J. Williams
≈ estimated
15/12/2022
First impressions · unboxing and first use · speaker and screen checks
Verdict
UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max offers an impressive screen and features for the price, though the single bottom speaker is weak and the phone is large.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded yet
Not graded yet

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max (17GB + 256GB)

  • Affordable price and good value for the money, offering solid specs for a budget phone.
  • Large 6.8-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, which users find smooth and good for media consumption.
  • Generous memory (12GB/17GB RAM) and storage (256GB ROM, expandable), ensuring smooth multitasking and ample space.
  • Good performance for its price, handling daily tasks smoothly and even some high-graphic games without overheating.
  • Long-lasting 5150mAh battery that can last a full day with normal use.
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and a protective case/screen protector in the box, which are appreciated extras.
  • Decent camera quality, with the 64MP main sensor capturing good images, especially in daylight.
  • Good build quality for the price point, with a premium feel due to the AG matte glass finish and thin body.
  • Fast and reliable side-mounted fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
  • Dual 5G SIM support and WiFi 6 connectivity.
  • Relatively clean, stock Android 12 operating system with little bloatware.
  • Some users report good customer service experiences when issues arise.

What customers don't like about UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max (17GB + 256GB)

  • Significant quality control issues, with some users receiving 'lemons' that stop working or have various bugs after a few months.
  • No NFC (Near Field Communication) support despite being advertised in some listings, which means no Google Pay functionality.
  • Lack of operating system upgrades (stuck on Android 12) and infrequent security updates.
  • Connectivity problems, such as dropped network/internet connections and issues with WhatsApp/Messenger calls.
  • Camera performance is basic; some users mention a lack of features like wide-angle or panoramic modes, and mediocre front camera quality.
  • Issues with the fingerprint sensor and touchscreen unresponsiveness reported by some users.
  • Phone can overheat during use.
  • Low sound volume during calls reported by some users.
  • Fragile hardware components; some users reported the USB charging port broke easily, or the phone was not waterproof.
  • Difficulty in finding compatible third-party accessories like cases and screen protectors.
  • Poor or non-existent technical support channels, making it difficult to get repairs or assistance.

Verdict

The UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max 5G is a budget-friendly Android 12 smartphone with a 6.8-inch FHD+ 90Hz display and an AG matte glass finish. Key specifications include a MediaTek Dimensity 900 Octa-Core processor, 12GB of physical LPDDR4X RAM (expandable by 5GB virtual RAM for a total of 17GB), and 256GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage (expandable via microSD). It features a 64MP Sony IMX686 main rear camera capable of 4K video recording, a 24MP front camera, a 5150mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and dual 5G SIM support with Wi-Fi 6. Main pros are the large memory/storage configuration and 5G connectivity for its price point; however, cons include a hybrid SIM slot (meaning you must choose between a second SIM or microSD expansion), average 18W charging speed, and user reports of occasional software bugs or unresponsiveness.

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Graphic comparison of UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max (17GB + 256GB) and other smartphones

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