It is not unusual for Samsung to release a new version of a smartphone after a few months. This usually arrives with a different SoC. In this case, the Galaxy A13 4G New Edition with the model number A137F now has a MediaTek processor.
The Korean marketing department describes the casing as "minimalistic with a lot of style", which euphemistically stands for very simple, glossy plastic. The chassis in black, white, or light blue is susceptible to fingerprints, but it is quite stable and hardly allows pressure to reach the display.
The original Galaxy A13 4G variant has the same casing, and nothing has changed in terms of dimensions or weight.
Samsung offers three configuration variants. The entry-level model with 32 GB of mass storage also only offers 3 GB of RAM. The better-equipped models with 64 and 128 GB of mass storage each have 4 GB of working memory. We tested the 64 GB variant.
We like the fact that Samsung uses USB-C despite the low price and also installs an NFC module so that mobile payment services can be used, for example.
The microSD reader is separate from the two SIM slots. We tested the reader's speed with our Angelbird V60 reference card, and the A137F was marginally slower than the original in the copy test Galaxy A13 4G. In the CPDT benchmark, on the other hand, the phone is faster but brings somewhat inconsistent values. The perceived speed of the card reader should be on a similar level in everyday use.
There is little change in terms of Wi-Fi speed: the New Edition also features Wi-Fi 5 as the fastest standard, delivers quite stable transfer rates, and is similarly fast on Wi-Fi as the original Galaxy A13 4G and other phones in the price range.
Although the new SoC would actually support more LTE bands, the new Galaxy A13 also only communicates with the most necessary bands to be able to operate it in Europe. Thus, as soon as you travel to other countries, you have to take a close look at whether the necessary frequencies for mobile Internet are supported.
Samsung again installs OneUI 4 based on Android 12. The security updates are from October 2022 at the time of testing and thus relatively up-to-date. An update to Android 13 has also been announced.
The phone can be operated quite smoothly despite the 60 Hz screen and feels even more responsive with the new SoC. The phone can be unlocked via the fingerprint sensor in the standby button on the right side of the casing. This is not 100% reliable, but it works most of the time and is also quite fast.
Face recognition via the front-facing camera is also available, and it also works satisfactorily in good lighting conditions.
Again, nothing has changed compared to the predecessor: as in many inexpensive Samsung phones, the in-house Isocell JN1 sensor is used as the main camera. It has a maximum resolution of 50 megapixels, but usually only takes pictures with a quarter of it, although with larger and more light-sensitive pixels.
The camera shows mediocre image sharpness but offers a decent balance in dynamics, especially in low light. For its inexpensive price range, the main camera does not do a bad job at all.
Even a wide-angle lens is installed in the Galaxy A13 4G New Edition, but it has a rather low resolution like its sister model. It is sufficient for nice snapshots, but it does not meet higher demands.
The front-facing camera with 8 megapixels could use a bit more light sensitivity, but it takes decent selfies in good lighting conditions. However, there is hardly any drawing in dark areas.
The display shows slight differences between the two models, even though the specs of the PLS screen with 2,408 x1,080 pixels and 60 Hz panel sound the same at the start.
However, the new model doesn't quite reach the luminosity of the Galaxy A13 4G with Exynos SoC. The 453 cd/m² is not a bad value, but still significantly lower than the predecessor.
Again, no PWM is used to dim the screen. Sensitive people should therefore be able to use the display without any problems.
The biggest difference between the two A13 4G models is seen in the performance: the Helio G80 of the New Edition offers considerably more power in our benchmarks and also stands out compared to other devices in the price range.
The faster processor also ensures a smoother experience in everyday use, whether browsing the Internet, in menus, or in apps. The data storage is still slow, but there are only a few smartphones that offer faster storage modules in this price range.
Heating up under a longer load is noticeable at room temperature, but not unpleasant. The Galaxy A13 4G with MediaTek SoC can maintain its full performance even under a long load.
The mono speaker on the lower edge is treble-heavy and lacks a lot of richness, but at least reproduces speech well. However, we would recommend headphones for music. The new SoC offers a 3.5 mm audio port as well as a more modern Bluetooth 5.2. The codec variety is also very limited in the New Edition.
Again, there is a 5,000 mAh battery, which offers good runtimes that are even slightly higher than those of the Galaxy A13 4G with Exynos SoC in our WLAN test. Just under 15 hours should be enough for an intensive workday and even two days without a power outlet are possible with moderate use. Although the SoC would support higher charging speeds, a maximum of 15 watts is possible, and a charger is not included in the New Edition either.
It is primarily the higher performance that makes the Galaxy A13 4G A137F superior to its sister model: everything runs a bit smoother and you have a bit more reserves for more complex apps, even though the device is of course still not a powerhouse and rather intended for simple applications.
The other differences between the versions are limited to the lower screen brightness and the battery life, which is slightly improved with the new SoC. It is a pity that Samsung does not use the SoC's possibilities with higher charging speeds and more LTE frequencies.
Overall, we would prefer the New Edition over the still available Galaxy A13 4G with Exynos SoC. However, if you get the older version much cheaper, the differences are not big enough to justify a strong surcharge either.
The MediaTek SoC has made the Galaxy A13 4G more powerful, but the differences to the Exynos model are otherwise quite small.
The runtimes of the Xiaomi Poco C40 are significantly longer, but you have to live with less performance. The Moto G22 from Motorola has a lower resolution, but a 90-Hz panel.
If you want to buy the version of Samsung's Galaxy A13 4G with a fast MediaTek processor, you should look out for the addition "New Edition" and/or the model number A137F. This is available directly from the manufacturer in all colors for 148 Euros in the 64 GB variant.
The smaller 32 GB variant can be found at retailers on the Internet, for example at our lender notebooksbilliger.de. It costs 150 Euros, so Samsung's store offers a better deal with more storage at the time of testing. The 64 GB version costs just under 170 Euros at notebooksbilliger.de and with 128 GB it is available for 190 Euros.
Also at other retailers like Cyberport or amazon.com the phone is also available from stock at the time of testing.
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