Leagoo M13: Review, Specs, Price and Availability

As of November 2026, the Leagoo M13 is a discontinued 2019 budget phone. You can no longer buy it new from mainstream retailers, and it runs Android 9 Pie, which Google stopped patching in January 2022. Leagoo released no direct successor that is easy to find in markets like Nigeria. If you need a cheap phone today, look at current entry models such as the Tecno Spark 40, which has 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 120Hz screen. Check the Android version and how long security updates will last before you buy any budget phone, new or used.

The Leagoo M13 was unveiled on 18 March 2019. At launch it was one of Leagoo’s newest phones. Some of its features were good for the money and others were weak. Its 4GB of RAM was the main selling point.

Table of contents

1. Leagoo M13: introduction
2. Leagoo M13: review
3. Leagoo M13: full specs
4. Leagoo M13: verdict
5. Leagoo M13: price and availability (2019)

Leagoo M13 key specs

Leagoo M13: introduction

Leagoo is a Chinese budget smartphone brand. Most of its phones sold online and through retailers in emerging markets.

The company launched the M13 in March 2019. Its processor, RAM and software were solid for the price. Its screen resolution, cameras and battery were weaker.

Leagoo M13: review

Several of this phone’s specs stood out for a budget model in 2019. Here is how each part held up.

Body

The Leagoo M13 measures 155 x 73 x 9.4 mm and has a 6.1-inch screen. In 2019 that put it in line with the move toward bigger screens.

It weighs 160 g. That was close to the Infinix Hot 7 Pro, which listings put at roughly 159 to 165 g, and it does not feel heavy for its size. The phone is not water resistant.

Screen and resolution

The M13’s display is its weakest point. It has a 6.1-inch IPS panel at 600 x 1280 pixels, which works out to about 232 pixels per inch.

That is a low resolution for a screen this big. Rivals at the time, such as Tecno’s 6.2-inch model at 720 x 1500 (about 268 ppi), offered more pixels per inch. A large screen needs more pixels, and this one does not have them.

Operating system

Software was a strong point in 2019. The phone shipped with Leagoo OS 6.0 on top of Android 9.0 Pie, which was Google’s newest version when the phone launched.

That advantage is now history. Android 10 came out in September 2019. Google released its last security patches for Android 9 in January 2022, and Chrome stopped getting updates on Android versions below 10 from August 2025. An M13 still in use today runs software with known holes that will not be fixed.

System on chip (SoC)

The chip was another good point for the price. The M13 uses the MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761), the same chip as the Tecno Spark 3 Pro. It is built on a 12 nm process and has four Cortex-A53 cores running at up to 2.0 GHz.

The GPU is a PowerVR GE8300 running at 660 MHz, although some spec databases list it as a GE8320. It handles everyday apps and light games. It struggles with demanding 3D games.

Storage

Memory was the M13’s headline feature. It came with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, and you could add a microSD card of up to 128GB.

That was more RAM than the Tecno’s 2GB and the entry versions of the Hot 7 Pro. In India, though, Infinix sold that model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage for Rs 10,999, so the M13 did not beat every version of it.

A 4GB phone selling for about ₦50,000 was rare in Nigeria in 2019. In practice, 4GB lets you switch between several everyday apps without constant reloading. It does less well with heavy games, or with Instagram and Chrome both open with many tabs. By 2026 standards, 32GB of storage fills up quickly.

Camera

The camera is weak, and you will notice that if you take a lot of photos. If you only take the odd snapshot, it is good enough.

The M13 has two rear cameras: an 8 MP main sensor and a 2 MP secondary sensor, which is most likely a depth sensor for portrait shots. On the front is a single 5 MP selfie camera. By comparison, Tecno’s phone with the same chip had a 13 MP main camera and an 8 MP selfie camera.

Battery

The battery is small. The M13 has a 3,000 mAh cell, while several 2019 rivals had 3,500 to 4,000 mAh.

The low-resolution screen uses a little less power, which helps the phone last longer than higher-resolution phones with the same battery size. Even so, a bigger battery would have made the phone more useful. Today, a used M13 will also have a worn battery after years of charging.

Leagoo M13: full specs

Leagoo M13: verdict

In 2019, the Leagoo M13 was a sensible budget pick if you cared most about RAM. In 2026 it no longer makes sense to buy one.

Pros (at launch)

• 4GB of RAM, which was rare at its price
• A capable chip for basic use, the Helio A22
• A large 6.1-inch screen for video
• Android 9 Pie, which was current when the phone launched
• 4G support

If you mainly cared about memory, the processor, screen size or having up-to-date software, the M13 suited you in 2019.

Cons

• Low 600 x 1280 resolution for a 6.1-inch screen
• Basic 8 MP + 2 MP rear cameras and a 5 MP selfie camera
• A small 3,000 mAh battery
• Today: no security updates, an unsupported version of Chrome and only 32GB of storage

If cameras, screen sharpness or battery life matter to you, this phone will frustrate you. Software support now matters too: a phone stuck on Android 9 is risky for banking and payment apps.

Leagoo M13: price and availability (2019)

Launch price: about ₦50,000 in Nigeria. International launch listings put it at around $96.

Where it was sold: Jumia

Those prices are history. The M13 is no longer sold new, and any listing today is old stock or a used phone. For comparison, Nigerian price trackers listed the Tecno Spark 40 (4GB/128GB, Helio G81, 120Hz screen) at about ₦158,000 to ₦193,000 in 2026. Prices change with the naira exchange rate, so compare current listings before you buy.

FAQ

Is the Leagoo M13 still sold?

No. It launched in March 2019 and has been off mainstream store shelves for years. Any M13 you see listed today is old stock or a used phone.

Does the Leagoo M13 still get updates?

No. It shipped with Android 9 Pie, and Google released its last security patches for that version in January 2022. Chrome also stopped updating on Android versions below 10 in August 2025, so browsing and banking on this phone carry real risk.

What processor does the Leagoo M13 use?

It uses the MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761), a 12 nm chip with four Cortex-A53 cores at up to 2.0 GHz. The graphics chip is a PowerVR GE8300, although some databases list it as a GE8320.

Can the Leagoo M13 run WhatsApp and other common apps?

It can still run many basic apps. But more developers are dropping support for old Android versions, and the 32GB of storage fills up quickly. Expect some apps to stop updating or installing over time.

What should you buy instead of a Leagoo M13?

Pick a current budget phone that ships with a recent Android version and a stated update policy. The Tecno Spark 40, with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 120Hz display, is one example on sale in Nigeria in 2026. The Infinix Hot 60 is another current entry option.

How much RAM and storage does the Leagoo M13 have?

It has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. A microSD slot adds up to 128GB more.

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