Samsung Takes on Motorola with $250 Galaxy A13 5G
Over the last year, Motorola has launched a series of devices that absolutely dominate the sub-$300 smartphone market. But Samsung wants a piece of the pie. Its latest device, called the Galaxy A13 5G, costs just $250 but features 5G connectivity, a 90Hz display, and of course, Samsung camera technology.
I have to compare this device to Motorola's upcoming Moto G Power because, in all honesty, they're very similar phones. They both run on a 5,000mAh battery, feature a 6.5-inch 720p display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and feature a 50MP main camera, 2MP macro lens, and 2MP depth sensor.
But these devices do have notable differences. The big thing is networking---while the Galaxy A13 5G offers 5G support (with sub-6 connectivity), the Moto G Power is stuck on slower 4G bands. Additionally, the Galaxy A13 runs on a faster MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip, though its 5MP selfie camera is smaller than the Moto G Power's 8MP lens.
On paper, it seems that the Galaxy A13 5G is a solid device for people who want fast networking and decent gaming capabilities at a low price. But its processor and 5G modem demand quite a bit of power, so its battery probably won't outlast the Moto G Power (which supposedly lasts three days on a charge).
As for camera quality, let's just say that you'll have to wait for a review. Samsung is known for building solid smartphone cameras, but the Galaxy A13 5G occupies a different market than its other devices, so we aren't sure how well it'll work.
Samsung says it'll start selling the Galaxy A13 5G at its webstore and at AT&T on December 3rd. T-Mobile will start selling the device in January of 2022. Unfortunately, the Moto G Power doesn't launch until next year.
Galaxy A13 5G (Available December 3rd)
The Galaxy A13 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip with sub-6 5G capabilities, a 90hz display, and a 50MP main camera lens. Get it December 3rd for $250.
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