Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A05

17,000DACheaper

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

20,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Samsung Galaxy A05

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Even

Faster charging

Samsung Galaxy A05

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

Lighter body

Even

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Size (inches)	6.7	6.5
Panel Type	PLS LCD	PLS LCD
Resolution Height	1600	1600
Resolution Width	720	720
Refresh Rate	—	90
PPI	262	270
Screen-to-body	82.1	81.1

Platform

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2
Chipset Name	Mediatek Helio G85	Mediatek Dimensity 700
Process (nm)	12	7
OS Name	Android	Android
UI Skin	One UI 7	One UI 6
OS Version	13	11

Memory

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Card Slot	microSDXC	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Variants	32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Video	1080p@30/60fps	1080p@30fps
Features	LED flash	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Count	2	3
Depth	2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)	2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Macro	—	2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Wide	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide)	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Video	Yes	1080p@30fps
Count	1	1
Lens	8 MP, f/2, (wide)	5 MP, f/2, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Capacity (mAh)	5000	5000
Chemistry	Li-Po	Li-Po
Wired Charging (W)	25	15

Body

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM	Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Height (mm)	168.8	164.5
Thickness (mm)	8.8	8.8
Weight (g)	195	195
Width (mm)	78.2	76.5

Launch

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Announced	2023, September 25	2021, December 02
Status	Available. Released 2023, October 15	Available. Released 2021, December 03

Network

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands	—	2, 5, 66, 77 Sub6/mmWave
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM, HSPA, LTE	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Bluetooth	5.3	5
NFC	No	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Radio	Unspecified	Unspecified
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C
USB Version	2.0	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5

Sound

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Features

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A05	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Samsung Galaxy A05 and Samsung Galaxy A13 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Samsung Galaxy A05 is 15% cheaper at 17,000 DZD versus 20,000 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

At this price you should expect 4G across Algerian networks (Mobilis, Djezzy, Ooredoo) and basic 60-90Hz screens.