FOXX S13 S13 Review

The FOXX S13 S13 packs flagship-level specs like a 120Hz AMOLED screen and a 108MP camera into a $299 phone. The battery life is top-tier. However, you're trading brand trust and likely build quality for those raw numbers. Only consider this if you're okay being a guinea pig for an unknown brand.

The FOXX S13 S13 is a bit of a mystery phone that shows up in our database with some surprisingly high-end specs for its price. At $299, you're looking at a 108MP camera, a 120Hz AMOLED screen, and 12GB of RAM, which is a combo you don't usually see outside of flagship territory. It's an unlocked Android phone that seems to be targeting people who want a lot of features without spending a lot of money.

The MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset is a solid mid-range processor, and paired with 12GB of RAM, it lands in the 80th percentile for performance in our tests. That means it's more than capable for everyday tasks, social media, and even some gaming. The 120Hz display makes everything feel smooth, and the 12GB of RAM should handle heavy multitasking well, though the 256GB of storage might fill up fast if you're a heavy shooter with that 108MP camera.

At $299, the FOXX S13 S13 is aggressively priced for what's on paper. You're getting specs that, on paper, compete with phones costing twice as much. The value proposition is entirely in the hardware specs—the screen, battery, and camera module are all high-tier. The trade-off is that you're paying for hardware from a brand with no reputation, which is a risk. If the specs were in a Samsung or Google phone, this would be a $500+ device.

Compared to a Motorola Moto G at this price, the FOXX S13 has a much better screen, more RAM, and a higher-megapixel camera. But the Moto G has a trusted brand name, likely better software support, and probably feels more solid. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE will cost more, but you're paying for a polished software experience, reliable updates, and a much stronger ecosystem. The OnePlus 15 and Google Pixel 10 are in a different league price-wise, but they set the standard for software and camera processing that the FOXX S13's raw specs can't match.

Skip the FOXX S13 S13 if you plan to keep your phone for more than two years. The complete lack of a software update history makes it a poor choice for long-term use. You should also skip it if you're accident-prone; its build quality scores low and it's not rugged. Instead, look at a refurbished flagship from last year, a Motorola Moto G Power, or stretch your budget for a Google Pixel 'a' series model. Those phones offer proven reliability and support.

If you're a spec-hunter on a tight budget and you're comfortable being an early adopter for a no-name brand, the FOXX S13 S13 is a fascinating gamble. The screen and battery alone make it worth a look. But if you need a daily driver you can rely on for two or three years, the lack of brand history and unknown software support is a deal-breaker. In that case, spending a bit more on a Motorola or a previous-gen Pixel from a reputable seller is a much safer bet.