Samsung Galaxy A13 vs Samsung Galaxy A71

Our verdict: You'll get more screen real estate from the Samsung Galaxy A71 at 6.7", though the Samsung Galaxy A13 is crisper at 400 PPI. For photography, the Samsung Galaxy A71 leads with a 64MP main camera. Front-camera quality goes to the Samsung Galaxy A71 at 32MP. Day-to-day comfort favours the Samsung Galaxy A71 at 179g.

Screen
6.6" 6.7"
Display
TFT Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2408 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch
400 371
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 850 Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730
Storage
64GB 128GB
OS
Android 12 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
165.1 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm
Weight
195 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£86.99 £129.99
Samsung Galaxy A13 Samsung Galaxy A13 Samsung Galaxy A71 Samsung Galaxy A71
Screen 6.6" 6.7"
Display TFT Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2408 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch 400 371
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 850 Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 165.1 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm
Weight 195 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £86.99 £129.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A13 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A71 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A13's 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy A13 has the sharper display at 400 pixels per inch versus 371, and the Samsung Galaxy A13 uses a TFT panel while the Samsung Galaxy A71 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A13 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A13 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 has a 64 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A13 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A13 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £86.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A13 is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy A71 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A13 is powered by the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 uses the Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A13 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is the more portable of the two — it's 16g lighter at 179 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm, and is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A13 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A13 and Samsung Galaxy A71 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A13 runs Android 12 and the Samsung Galaxy A71 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.