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 — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-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).
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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 (92/100 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)
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $650
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the OnePlus 13T scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 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 — 18/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A21s (92/100 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).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 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 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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.
Launch price difference: $435. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $435 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (92/100 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).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, 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 (92/100 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. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use.