OnePlus 13R vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

OnePlus 13R

The OnePlus 13R adopts a squared-off design that feels premium at 8mm thin and 206g, lighter than its predecessor despite housing a larger battery.

• The squared-off design looks great and feels premium in hand, though flat edges can dig into palms during extended use
• At 8mm thin and 206g, the 13R is thinner and lighter than the 12R despite packing a larger 6,000mAh battery
• IP65 is an improvement over the 12R but falls short of IP68 submersion resistance that rivals offer at this price

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

The A36 5G punches above its weight in design, with a clean aesthetic that mirrors Samsung's flagship lineup. Build quality is solid for the price with a polycarbonate back that still manages to look sleek.

• Clean, modern design that takes cues from the flagship S25 series — doesn't look like a budget phone
• IP67 water resistance at $299 is impressive and increasingly expected at this price tier