OnePlus 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017

The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $899 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 20/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is noticeably lighter (138g vs 213g).

The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13 Pro
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 80
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
Performance 11
Display 49
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes OnePlus 13 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 192269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 172
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 492
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 2350 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 better?
  • Lighter: 138g vs 213g
  • Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $899

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 0/100; 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 A3 2017 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (84/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13 Pro: The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017: The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13 Pro Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 7870
AnTuTu 3119308 192269
Geekbench Single 3041 172
Geekbench Multi 9494 492
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 4.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1280x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 2350 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB
OS Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 Android 6.0
NFC yes
Protection IP69 IP68
Dimensions 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm
Weight 213 g 138 g
Launch price $899 $349
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • Main: 13MP f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • 4.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
49
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
  • 2350 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 Samsung Exynos 7870
20/100 -1522.4%
192269 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 1522.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 13 Pro
$899
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
$349

Launch price difference: $550. Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 was $550 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (89/100 vs 49/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (83/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (84/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?

The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?

The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?

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 A3 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.