OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy A30s
The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 7904; launch prices were $899 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 257,901); the Samsung Galaxy A30s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Samsung Galaxy A30s
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30s better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $899
- Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the Samsung Galaxy A30s, the OnePlus 13 scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 25/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A30s — 4/100; 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 A30s (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 (79/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy A30s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $250 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- 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 A30s
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy A30s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Samsung Galaxy A30s by 1119.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $649. Samsung Galaxy A30s was $649 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (89/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (78/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (83/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 (79/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30s — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.