OnePlus 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850; launch prices were $899 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A21s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).
OnePlus 13 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $899
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $215 |
OnePlus 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 13 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 1231.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $684. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $684 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (92/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use.