OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy M53
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 671,241).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy M53
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 185g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy M53, the OnePlus 13T scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy M53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 671241 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1003 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2423 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy M53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy M53 by 372.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (91/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy M53 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 (65/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M53 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy M53 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.