OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Verdict
OnePlus 13 delivers flagship performance with a superior 6.82-inch 4500-nit LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and versatile quad-camera system featuring dual 50MP sensors with advanced zoom capabilities. Battery life excels with 6000 mAh capacity and 100W charging. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE targets budget-conscious buyers with capable 50MP main camera, respectable 4700 mAh battery, and proven One UI software, though it's held back by lower brightness (1900 nits), older Exynos 2400e chipset, and slower 25W charging. Display resolution advantage and triple faster charging favor OnePlus decisively. For users prioritizing performance, display quality, and future-proofing, OnePlus 13 justifies its $250 premium. Galaxy S24 FE suits those needing reliable daily performance without premium aspirations.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus 13 if…
- →Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if…
- →Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- →Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- →Seven years of software updates
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus 13
Pros
- Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
- Hasselblad-tuned triple Sony camera system
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 4 years of OS updates (vs 7 from Google/Samsung)
- Telephoto is just 3x (no periscope)
- OxygenOS 15 has more bloat than past versions
- Curved display still polarizing for some users
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Pros
- Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- Includes 3x telephoto camera
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Heavier than the standard S24 lineup
- Exynos 2400e is detuned versus the S24
- Only 25W charging
- Plastic-feeling build at this price
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) | 8 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 2400e |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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