Samsung Galaxy A13

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

No 5G ; Slow performance ; No waterproofing

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...

Cheap ; Decent screen ; Solid cameras

Performance is dreadful ; Battery life downgrade (but still okay) ; No 5G connectivity in the UK

The previous Galaxy A12 has been kicking around for a while now, and it’s certainly a bit outdated by modern standards. It didn’t initially receive a recommendation in our review, but with 2022 updates to the cameras, design and software, the Galaxy...

Very affordable ; Good main camera ; Above average battery life

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

The Samsung Galaxy A13 4G packs in a good screen, main camera and battery life at a very low price, but the lack of 5G holds it back.

Unique design ; High-resolution main camera

Gorilla Glass 5 finish on the front.

Subpar performance, especially graphics on the FullHD+ display. Lag and slowdowns are frequent.

It's a real shame since the Galaxy A13 still delivers in other key aspects. It has stellar battery life, and its cameras, while not exactly impressive, benefit from mature processing and deliver decent results. We just can't recommend the Galaxy A13,...