OnePlus 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $899 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 514,398).
OnePlus 13 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $899
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 24/100; 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 A72 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $450 |
OnePlus 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 13 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 506.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $449. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $449 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
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 A72 is a better fit for everyday use.