OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy A13
The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; launch prices were $899 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Samsung Galaxy A13
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A13 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $899
- Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the Samsung Galaxy A13, the OnePlus 13 scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 43/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A13 — 20/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy A13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 165.1×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy A13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Samsung Galaxy A13 by 1242.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Samsung Galaxy A13 was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (92/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy A13?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Samsung Galaxy A13?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A13 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy A13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy A13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Samsung Galaxy A13?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.