OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy M53

The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 671,241); the Samsung Galaxy M53 is noticeably lighter (176g vs 213g).

The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 13

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 80

Samsung Galaxy M53

Performance 50
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 44
Portability 80
Value for money —

What makes OnePlus 13 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 671241
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1003
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 2423
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 176g vs 213g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the Samsung Galaxy M53, the OnePlus 13 scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 (80/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13: The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 13 Samsung Galaxy M53
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 900
AnTuTu 3145582 671241
Geekbench Single 3050 1003
Geekbench Multi 9700 2423
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution 3168x1440 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
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 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm
Weight 213 g 176 g
Launch price $899 —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 13

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Samsung Galaxy M53

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 13

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Samsung Galaxy M53

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 13

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Samsung Galaxy M53

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy M53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3145582 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M53 MediaTek Dimensity 900
54/100 -368.6%
671241 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 368.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 13

$899

Samsung Galaxy M53

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (92/100 vs 50/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (78/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (83/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 (80/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy M53?

The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Samsung Galaxy M53?

The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy M53 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy M53?

The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy M53?

The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 50/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Samsung Galaxy M53?

The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.