OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $650 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 18/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 better?
- Lighter: 157g vs 185g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $650
- Better portability (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the OnePlus 13T scores 56 points higher (74/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 15/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 0/100; 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 A5 2017 (91/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (84/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $380 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (91/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (53/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (65/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (84/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 56 points (74/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.