OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy S8
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $650 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 28/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $720
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy S8, the OnePlus 13T scores 47 points higher (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 15/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy S8 — 0/100; 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 S8 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (82/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $720 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy S8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy S8 by 625.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $70. OnePlus 13T was $70 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (92/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (53/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (65/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (82/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 by 47 points (75/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a better fit for everyday use.