OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $650 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4000); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 185g).
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 185g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the OnePlus 13T scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 31/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (89/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $799 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 11.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $149. OnePlus 13T was $149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (65/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (89/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 13T edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.