OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $650 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 746,808).
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 746808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $699
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 177g vs 185g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, the OnePlus 13T scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 14/100; 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 S21 FE (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 746808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 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) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $699 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 325.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. OnePlus 13T was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (92/100 vs 58/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (53/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (65/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use.