Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy M13

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Samsung Galaxy M13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; estimated prices are $499 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 19/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M13 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 234,339).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 by 29 points (48/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy M13
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 234339
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 836
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M13 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Cheaper: $149 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Samsung Galaxy M13, the Google Pixel 8a scores 29 points higher (48/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy M13: The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Samsung Galaxy M13
Processor Google Tensor G3 Samsung Exynos 850
AnTuTu 1433693 234339
Geekbench Single 1722 300
Geekbench Multi 4458 836
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 2408x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 15W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm
Weight 188 g 192 g
Price $499 $149
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy M13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M13 Samsung Exynos 850
19/100 -511.8%
234339 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Samsung Galaxy M13 by 511.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Samsung Galaxy M13
$149

Price difference: $350. Samsung Galaxy M13 is cheaper by $350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (70/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 by 29 points (48/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy M13 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.