OnePlus 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21+
The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,017,773).
OnePlus 13 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1017773
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 26/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21+, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (92/100 vs 62/100). 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 S21+ (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (80/100 vs 26/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1017773 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 11 | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
OnePlus 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
OnePlus 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 206.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. OnePlus 13 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (92/100 vs 62/100).
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 S21+ (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (80/100 vs 26/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
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 S21+ is a better fit for active users.