OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $650 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 514,398); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $650
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the OnePlus 13T scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 24/100; 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 A72 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $450 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 517.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (53/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use.