Samsung's entry-level proposition, the Galaxy A12 , has been in dire need of an upgrade to prevent the competition from pushing Samsung out of this price segment. With significantly faster Wi-Fi, a brighter, higher-resolution screen, and NFC support, which does not come standard on all competing...

bright, high-resolution screen, fast Wi-Fi, good call quality, no PWM, barely any heat development

weak performance, very basic case, 4G support limited to the most common frequencies

That’s the biggest blow against this phone, but its secondary cameras and its performance aren’t up to much either. Then again, it has a good primary camera, above average battery life, and a reasonable screen.

Very affordable, Good main camera, Above average battery life

Doesn't have 5G, Sluggish performance, Weak secondary cameras

Just how much more do you get for an extra $70?...

If you want a Samsung phone on a budget, the A13 is certainly affordable, but you’ll need to live with sluggish performance.

Decent main camera, Cheap, Headphone jack

Dismal performance, No charger included, No 5G

Besides its very appealing price, the Samsung Galaxy A13 only manages to be 'good enough' in most of the areas that matter for a smartphone (from the camera to the battery life) – but for some users that's going to make it a tempting, value-for-money deal.

Doesn't cost much, Good build quality, Decent battery life

No 5G, Slow performance, No waterproofing

The Galaxy A13 5G doesn’t offer much in the way of surprises, good or bad. For $249, it’s a reliable device with good performance, healthy battery life, and a decent camera. None of this comes as a surprise because Samsung makes a lot of these kinds of phones, and it’s something the company is very...

5G connectivity, including C-band on AT&T, Good battery life, Healthy overall performance

Low-res screen, Basic camera setup, Only 64GB built-in storage

A better introduction to the world of Samsung smartphones. At below 200 USD, the Samsung Galaxy A13 4G offers a Full HD screen and Wi-Fi 5. However, it faces strong competition. Are the improvements compared to last year's model enough to make it competitive?

Samsung's entry-level proposition, the Galaxy A12, has been in dire need of an upgrade to prevent th...

bright, high-resolution screen; fast Wi-Fi; good call quality; no PWM; barely any heat development;

weak performance; very basic case; 4G support limited to the most common frequencies;