OnePlus 13T vs OnePlus Nord 2
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200; launch prices were $650 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4500); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 960,724).
OnePlus 13T
OnePlus Nord 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 189g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $650
- Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the OnePlus Nord 2, the OnePlus 13T scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, OnePlus Nord 2 — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | OnePlus Nord 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $400 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared OnePlus 13T and OnePlus Nord 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 230.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. OnePlus Nord 2 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (65/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus Nord 2 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the OnePlus Nord 2?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus Nord 2 is a better fit for everyday use.