OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $650 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-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 749,719); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).

The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 63
Value for money 70
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 749719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1008
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2758
  • Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Cheaper: $182 vs $650

  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the OnePlus 13T scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).

OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13T Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 3173674 749719
Geekbench Single 3041 1008
Geekbench Multi 9494 2758
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6260 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP67
Dimensions 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 185 g 200 g
Price $650 $182
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3173674 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A26 Exynos 1380
51/100 -323.3%
749719 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 323.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 13T
$650
Samsung Galaxy A26
$182

Price difference: $468. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $468.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (53/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (65/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.