ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs OnePlus 13T
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,227,639); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
OnePlus 13T
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1227639
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 185g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 65/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 36/100, OnePlus 13T — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | OnePlus 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 3173674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6260 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $650 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. OnePlus 13T was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the OnePlus 13T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the OnePlus 13T — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the OnePlus 13T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.