OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $650 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 30/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 199,111); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $650
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the OnePlus 13T scores 44 points higher (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 26/100; 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 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $180 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1493.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (53/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 44 points (74/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.