OnePlus 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 826,996); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).
OnePlus 13 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $899
- Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 48/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A36 — 46/100; 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 A36 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (68/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 826996 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $330 |
OnePlus 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 277.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $569. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $569 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (68/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
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 A36 is a better fit for everyday use.