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 — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-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 826,996).
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $650
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the OnePlus 13T scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 55/100). 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 — 46/100; 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 A36 (92/100 vs 55/100). 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).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 826996 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2920 | |
| 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 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
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
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 283.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $320. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $320 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 55/100).
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).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, 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 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for everyday use.