Samsung Galaxy A13 vs A32: Which Budget Phone Should You Choose?

The Samsung Galaxy A series offers fantastic value, but choosing between models can be tricky. Today, we're pitting the Galaxy A13 against the A32 to see which one delivers the best experience for your budget. Let's dive into a detailed comparison to help you decide.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Galaxy A32 edges out the A13 thanks to its brighter display and slightly more powerful chipset. While both offer excellent battery life, the A32's overall performance and screen quality make it the slightly better choice, especially if you prioritize visual clarity.

PHONES
Phone Names	Samsung Galaxy A13	Samsung Galaxy A32

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch
Announced	2022, March 04	2021, February 25
Status	Available. Released 2022, March 23	Available. Released 2021, February 25

Body
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	165.1 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.5 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)	158.9 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.26 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	195 g (6.88 oz)	184 g (6.49 oz)

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
Size	6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio)	6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	PLS LCD	Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Exynos 850 (8 nm)	Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
GPU	Mali-G52	Mali-G52 MC2
OS	Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1	Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
	eMMC 5.1	-

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Single	8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Single	8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Radio	No	FM radio, RDS, recording
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
	Virtual proximity sensing	Virtual proximity sensing

Battery
Charging	15W wired	15W wired
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	Li-Ion 5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Black, White, Peach, Blue	Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet
Models	SM-A135F, SM-A135F/DS, SM-A135M, SM-A135U, SM-A135U1, SM-A135N	SM-A325F, SM-A325F/DS, SM-A325M, SM-A325N
Price	€ 94.99 / $ 129.99 / £ 89.00	€ 124.99 / £ 89.38
SAR	0.49 W/kg (head)	-
SAR EU	0.37 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)	0.45 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	Endurance rating 114h	Endurance rating 119h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	Contrast ratio: 1324:1 (nominal)	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-29.7 LUFS (Average)	-30.3 LUFS (Below average)
Performance	AnTuTu: 122822 (v8), 136286 (v9) GeekBench: 588 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 286666 (v8) GeekBench: 1277 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.1fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Samsung Galaxy A13

Exceptional battery life
Reliable performance for basic tasks
Affordable price

Lower screen brightness
Less powerful chipset
Older design

Samsung Galaxy A32

Brighter display
Slightly more powerful chipset
More vibrant colors
Modern design

Slightly higher price
Battery life marginally less than A13

Display Comparison

The A32 boasts a significant advantage with its measured 814 nits max brightness compared to the A13's 587 nits. While both have excellent contrast ratios (1324:1 for A13, 'Infinite' for A32 - likely a marketing term), the A32's higher brightness makes it much more usable outdoors. The A32 also generally has a slightly more vibrant color reproduction.

Camera Comparison

Both phones feature similar camera setups, typically including a main sensor, ultrawide, macro, and depth sensor. Image quality is generally comparable in good lighting conditions. Low-light performance is adequate on both, but not exceptional. Video recording capabilities are similar, with both offering 1080p recording.

Performance

The A32's MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, while on a slightly older 12nm process, generally outperforms the A13's Exynos 850 (8nm). The A32's dual Cortex-A75 cores provide a noticeable boost in responsiveness for demanding apps and games. The A13 is still capable for everyday tasks, but the A32 offers a smoother experience.

Battery Life

Both the A13 and A32 deliver exceptional battery life, with endurance ratings of 114h and 119h respectively. You can easily expect a full day of use, and potentially longer, on either device.

Buying Guide

The Samsung Galaxy A13 is ideal for users prioritizing maximum battery life and a simple, reliable experience. The Galaxy A32 is a better fit for those who want a brighter screen, a bit more processing power for smoother multitasking, and a slightly more modern design.