OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $650 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 52/100 (a 22-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 816,934).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 816934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $650
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the OnePlus 13T scores 22 points higher (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 48/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100; 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 A36 (91/100 vs 54/100). 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 A36 (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 816934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3000 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| 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 | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $330 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 288.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (91/100 vs 54/100).
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 A36 (53/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (65/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.