OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy S21+
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; launch prices were $650 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,017,773); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1017773
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher value score: 62/100 vs 26/100
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy S21+, the OnePlus 13T scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (62/100 vs 26/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 1017773 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $999 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy S21+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 211.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. OnePlus 13T was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (92/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (65/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (62/100 vs 26/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S21+ — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for active users.