Samsung
Device summary
Huawei
nova 13
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $550 | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.8 mm × 161.5 mm × 6.9 mm | 75.3 mm × 161.4 mm × 7.0 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 195 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| Resolution | — | 2412 × 1084 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1680 | — |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | — |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Macro camera | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging 2.0 | — |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4905 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G | LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | — |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $550 | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.8 mm × 161.5 mm × 6.9 mm | 75.3 mm × 161.4 mm × 7.0 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 195 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| Resolution | — | 2412 × 1084 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1680 | — |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | — |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Macro camera | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging 2.0 | — |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4905 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G | LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E | — |
| USB | USB‑C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy A57
16 g lighter
Width
Galaxy A57
1.5 mm wider · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Galaxy A57 vs nova 13 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy A57
Strengths
- Slimmest, lightest 2026 A-series ergonomics with IP68 sealing
- Stereo Super AMOLED+ experience with Exynos 1680 snappiness
- 45W charging and six-year updates on the recommended midrange pick
Compromises
- Higher MSRP with plastic, fingerprint-prone materials versus aluminum A56 feel
- USB 2.0 and no wireless charging at this price tier
- Cameras and battery solid but not clearly class-leading in early discourse
nova 13
Strengths
- Fast 100W SuperCharge Turbo wired charging
- Standout 60MP selfie camera with sharp pixel-binned output
- Slim, lightweight 195g design
Compromises
- No Google Mobile Services — a genuine limitation outside core markets
- Kirin 8000 trails performance-focused mid-range rivals
- Rear camera setup is unremarkable next to the selfie camera