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Samsung Galaxy A13

Price: £179 from fave.co/3FxZp22

For 2022, Samsung has updated its ‘A’ range with several new models. Alongside the A33 and A53 is the entry-level A13. While it’s just an opinion, I think it’s a good-looking phone with its neat triple-camera stack on the rear (which doesn’t stick out) and a glossy plastic finish that’s available in black, white and blue. It might be too plain for some tastes, but the minimalist design will appeal to others.

It has a large, good quality screen, a big-capacity battery and expandable storage – all for a tempting price. But is it worth buying? Let’s dig in and find out.

One quick note: in the US and some other markets Samsung also sells the A13 5G. Note that this phone varies by more than its networking though, with a different display, chipset, camera and more. This review is specifically for the 4G version, simply called the Galaxy A13.

DESIGN

As you should expect from a budget phone, construction is mainly plastic. It’s great-feeling and

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