OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $650 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A52
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 189g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $650
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the OnePlus 13T scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 39/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A52 — 20/100; 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 A52 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $400 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 513.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Samsung Galaxy A52 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (65/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.