OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680; launch prices were $650 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A23
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $650
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the OnePlus 13T scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A23 — 32/100; 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 A23 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $219 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 648.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $431. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $431 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (53/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (65/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.