Exploring the Samsung Galaxy F13: A Comprehensive Review, Price, and Specifications

Samsung Unveils the Robust Galaxy F13 in India

Samsung has just introduced the Galaxy F13 in India, making a significant departure from its predecessor, the Galaxy M13, by opting for a thicker build to house a massive 6,000mAh battery.

Running on an Exynos 850 processor and equipped with 4GB of memory, the Galaxy F13 offers two internal storage options and a microSD card slot supporting up to 1TB of expandable storage.

The phone's centerpiece is a 6.6-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with an Infinity-V notch housing an 8MP front-facing camera. On the back, the device boasts a 50MP primary camera, a 5MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor, accompanied by a single LED flash on the rectangular island.

While the 15W fast-charging capability may not match some competitors, the Galaxy F13 impresses as a dual-SIM phone with an auto data switch, a feature unprecedented in its price range. Operating on Android 12 with One UI, the device prioritizes security with Samsung's Knox Security protecting personal data.

Available in three appealing colors—Waterfall Blue, Nightsky Green, and Sunrise Copper—the Galaxy F13 comes in 64GB and 128GB models priced at INR11,999 ($155) and INR12,999 ($167) respectively. Sales will commence on June 29 through Samsung India’s website and Flipkart.

Samsung Galaxy F13 Specifications

Launch

Name: Samsung Galaxy F13

Model: SM-E135F, SM-E135F/DS

Date: June 2022

Network

Technology: GSM, HSPA, LTE

Bands: 2G,3G & 4G Dual SIM (NANO-SIM, dual stand-by)

Speed: HSPA, LTE-A

Body And Display

Dimension: 165.4 x 76.9 x 9.3 mm

Weight: 207 g

Build Type: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame

Colors: Waterfall Blue, Sunrise Copper, Nightsky Green

Screen Type: PLS LCD capacitive touchscreen

Screen Size: 6.6 inches [~82.5% screen-to-body ratio]

Resolution: 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio ~400 PPI

Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Device Platform

OS: Android 12

Chipset: Exynos 850 (8nm)

CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU: Mali-G52

Core: One UI Core 4.1

Memory

Internal: 64GB/128GB

RAM: 4/8GB RAM

SD Card: microSDXC [dedicated slot]

Samsung Galaxy F13 Camera

Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Features: HDR

Video: 1080p@30fps

Main Camera: Triple Camera

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF

5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)

2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video: 1080p@30fps

Connectivity

WIFI: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot

Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC: Yes

GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Radio: FM Radio

USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Audio

Alert Types: Vibration; Sounds

Loudspeaker: Yes

Earphone: Yes

Other Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted)

accelerometer

compass

Virtual proximity sensing

Messaging

SMS(threaded view)

MMS

Email, Push Email, IM

Browser

HTML5

XviD/MP4/MKV/H.265 player

MP3/WAV/eAAC+/APE/Flac player

Photo/video editor

Document viewer

Battery

Capacity: Non-removable Li-Po 6000mAh battery

Fast charging: Fast battery charging 15W

Key Features

Android 12 OS (Exynos 850, One UI Core 4.1)

50 MP Triple camera

6000 mAh battery with 15W Fast Charging

4/8GB RAM + 64/128GB ROM

6.6-inch, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 display