OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy A30
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $650 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 26/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 257,901); the OnePlus 13T has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A30
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 185g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $650
- Better portability (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the OnePlus 13T scores 48 points higher (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 25/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A30 — 8/100; 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 A30 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (83/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $220 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy A30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 1130.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (53/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (65/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (83/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 48 points (74/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.