Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy A13

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Samsung Galaxy A13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; estimated prices are $180 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 19/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A13 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 234,339).

The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A13 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Samsung Galaxy A13
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 234339
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 836
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 193g vs 195g
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $200

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 96/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A13 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Samsung Galaxy A13, the Google Pixel 7a scores 19 points higher (38/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 leads (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A13 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A13 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A13: The Samsung Galaxy A13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Samsung Galaxy A13
Processor Google Tensor G2 Samsung Exynos 850
AnTuTu 1194673 234339
Geekbench Single 1459 300
Geekbench Multi 3451 836
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 165.1×76.4×8.8 mm
Weight 193 g 195 g
Price $180 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Samsung Galaxy A13
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy A13
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Samsung Galaxy A13
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy A13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A13 Samsung Exynos 850
19/100 -409.8%
234339 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Samsung Galaxy A13 by 409.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Samsung Galaxy A13
$200

Price difference: $20. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $20.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (67/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (36/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A13 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A13 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A13 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A13 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.