OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850; launch prices were $650 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 29/100 (a 45-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 234,339).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A21s
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $650
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the OnePlus 13T scores 45 points higher (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A21s — 16/100; 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 A21s (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 836 | |
| 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 | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| 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 | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $215 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 1254.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $435. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $435 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (91/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (53/100 vs 30/100).
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 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 45 points (74/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.